CVE-2023-46421

TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_411D00 function

High · published October 25, 2023

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

🚨 A simple command sent to TOTOLINK X6000R could give an attacker the keys to the castle! 🔥 This remote command execution vulnerability is no joke! Picture a restaurant where a diner can shout out any command to the chef without needing to place an order. Instead of delicious food, the diner could have the capacity to change the entire menu or even shut the kitchen down! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, leading to a complete compromise of the network. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate configurations, or even install malicious software, making it incredibly dangerous for any household or business relying on this router.

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where a diner can shout out any command to the chef without needing to place an order. Instead of delicious food, the diner could have the capacity to change the entire menu or even shut the kitchen down! The vulnerability resides in the sub_411D00 function of the TOTOLINK X6000R router, allowing attackers to execute commands without proper authentication, akin to someone being granted access to the kitchen without a reservation.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, leading to a complete compromise of the network. This means they could access sensitive data, manipulate configurations, or even install malicious software, making it incredibly dangerous for any household or business relying on this router. Update your TOTOLINK X6000R to version 9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 or later immediately. Also, ensure that your network security settings are properly configured to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly check for firmware updates to stay protected! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your network locked down in no time. 🛡️

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_411D00 function
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