CVE-2023-46979

TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the enable parameter in the setLedCfg function

Critical · published October 31, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in the TOTOLINK X6000R, waiting for a savvy attacker to exploit it through the enable parameter! Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen that accepts any order without verifying if it's even on the menu — a sneaky mix-up could lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially hijacking it completely. Picture the chaos of a hacker taking control of your network appliance and using it for nefarious activities, all while you remain blissfully unaware!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant's kitchen that accepts any order without verifying if it's even on the menu — a sneaky mix-up could lead to a disastrous meal! The command injection vulnerability occurs in the setLedCfg function, where the enable parameter is not properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject and execute their own commands.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially hijacking it completely. Picture the chaos of a hacker taking control of your network appliance and using it for nefarious activities, all while you remain blissfully unaware! Immediately update your TOTOLINK X6000R to version V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 or later to close this critical vulnerability. Additionally, review your device configurations to ensure no unauthorized commands are being executed. Regularly check for firmware updates to stay protected! You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll keep your network safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01515 · 74.3th percentile
Published
2023-10-31T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 OCT 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the enable parameter in the setLedCfg function
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