CVE-2023-43455

An issue in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 and V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the command parameter of…

published December 1, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code on your TOTOLINK X6000R routers! Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who knows how to forge your signature and can drop off whatever package they want inside your house, bypassing all security checks. That's what happens here with the command parameter in the setting/setTracerouteCfg component. With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control of your router and potentially manipulate your network traffic or steal sensitive information. Imagine someone walking right into your home and controlling what’s happening without you knowing — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who knows how to forge your signature and can drop off whatever package they want inside your house, bypassing all security checks. That's what happens here with the command parameter in the setting/setTracerouteCfg component. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious commands through the command parameter in the affected versions of the TOTOLINK X6000R, enabling arbitrary code execution on the device.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control of your router and potentially manipulate your network traffic or steal sensitive information. Imagine someone walking right into your home and controlling what’s happening without you knowing — absolutely devastating! To safeguard your network, patch your devices to the latest versions: V9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 or V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 if you haven't already. Additionally, review your configuration settings to ensure that no unauthorized commands can be executed. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your router and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01521 · 74.4th percentile
Published
2023-12-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 00:00Z
    An issue in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 and V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the command parameter of…
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