CVE-2023-46416

TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_ The 41A414 function

High · published October 25, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single function call can lead to full command execution in TOTOLINK X6000R! ⚡ Think of it as a delivery service that blindly accepts any package at the front desk without checking its contents. If someone slipped in a dangerous package, it could wreak havoc before anyone noticed! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, gaining complete control. This could result in unauthorized access to your network, exposing sensitive data or even making unwanted changes to your system settings—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service that blindly accepts any package at the front desk without checking its contents. If someone slipped in a dangerous package, it could wreak havoc before anyone noticed! This remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in version 9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 due to insufficient validation of function calls, allowing attackers to run commands remotely without proper authentication.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, gaining complete control. This could result in unauthorized access to your network, exposing sensitive data or even making unwanted changes to your system settings—absolutely devastating! Upgrade your TOTOLINK X6000R firmware to the latest version immediately. Ensure that you review your network settings and restrict access to only trusted devices to mitigate risks. Regularly monitor for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your device and protect your network. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01852 · 79.0th percentile
Published
2023-10-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_ The 41A414 function
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