CVE-2023-46574

An issue in TOTOLINK A3700R v.9.1.2u.6165_20211012 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the FileName parameter of the UploadFirmwareFile…

published October 24, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
65%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A remote attacker can exploit a single parameter in the TOTOLINK A3700R firmware to execute arbitrary code! That's like letting a stranger install software on your computer without asking! 🔥 Think of the UploadFirmwareFile function as a mailroom where packages come in. If someone sends a package without proper checks, they might be able to slide in something harmful, like a Trojan horse tucked inside a gift box. If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire on the device, potentially taking complete control. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even reconfiguring the entire network, making it a playground for malicious activities!

Put simply

Think of the UploadFirmwareFile function as a mailroom where packages come in. If someone sends a package without proper checks, they might be able to slide in something harmful, like a Trojan horse tucked inside a gift box. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation in the FileName parameter of the UploadFirmwareFile function, allowing attackers to send crafted firmware uploads that the device executes without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire on the device, potentially taking complete control. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or even reconfiguring the entire network, making it a playground for malicious activities! To mitigate this risk, update your TOTOLINK A3700R to the latest firmware version as soon as it becomes available. Regularly review and restrict access to firmware upload functionalities to trusted sources only. 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant, update regularly, and you'll keep those cyber villains at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.65412 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2023-10-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 OCT 00:00Z
    An issue in TOTOLINK A3700R v.9.1.2u.6165_20211012 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the FileName parameter of the UploadFirmwareFile…
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