CVE-2023-46424

TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_422BD4 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 in the TOTOLINK X6000R router allows remote command execution, like a mischievous guest turning off the lights and changing the channel without your permission! 🔥 Think of the sub_422BD4 function as a sneaky waiter who can change your order without asking. This means if an attacker sends the right request, they could serve up their own commands instead of what you ordered! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute any command on the device, potentially compromising your entire network! It’s like giving a stranger the keys to your home, where they could snoop around and cause chaos without you even knowing.

Put simply

Think of the sub_422BD4 function as a sneaky waiter who can change your order without asking. This means if an attacker sends the right request, they could serve up their own commands instead of what you ordered! The RCE vulnerability in TOTOLINK X6000R is due to improper handling in the sub_422BD4 function, allowing attackers to send malicious commands that the device blindly executes, leading to a full compromise.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute any command on the device, potentially compromising your entire network! It’s like giving a stranger the keys to your home, where they could snoop around and cause chaos without you even knowing. Update your TOTOLINK X6000R to the latest firmware version immediately to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for firmware updates to keep your device secure! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll be back in control of your network 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_422BD4 function
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