CVE-2023-36954

TOTOLINK CP300+ V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 and before is vulnerable to command injection

published October 16, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection hides in the TOTOLINK CP300+ firmware! If you're on version V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 or earlier, it's time to pay attention! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant taking orders without checking if the chef understands the special requests — the kitchen could end up making anything the server mistakenly jotted down! This flaw lets an attacker execute commands as if they had the keys to the kitchen, bypassing normal checks. An attacker could potentially manipulate the device and execute arbitrary commands, leading to all sorts of mischief — from altering configurations to leveraging your network for further attacks. It’s like giving away the secret recipe to your entire menu!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant taking orders without checking if the chef understands the special requests — the kitchen could end up making anything the server mistakenly jotted down! This flaw lets an attacker execute commands as if they had the keys to the kitchen, bypassing normal checks. This command injection vulnerability allows unauthorized users to execute system commands on the device, which can compromise the integrity of the network and sensitive configurations.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate the device and execute arbitrary commands, leading to all sorts of mischief — from altering configurations to leveraging your network for further attacks. It’s like giving away the secret recipe to your entire menu! To safeguard your network, update your TOTOLINK CP300+ to the latest firmware version immediately. Ensure proper network access controls are in place to limit unauthorized access, and regularly check for updates to maintain security. You've got this! Keep your devices updated and enjoy a more secure network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01950 · 80.1th percentile
Published
2023-10-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK CP300+ V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 and before is vulnerable to command injection
    cvelistv5