CVE-2023-46993

In TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 when dealing with setLedCfg request, there is no verification for the enable parameter, which can lead to command…

Critical · published October 31, 2023

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

🔥 No checks on the 'enable' parameter could let attackers execute arbitrary commands with a single request in TOTOLINK A3300R! Think of this like a restaurant that takes orders without checking if the ingredients are safe. A crafty customer could just ask for a dish that contains anything they desire, causing chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could potentially inject harmful commands, leading to total control over the router. This means they could tamper with settings, access sensitive data, or disrupt network services — an absolutely devastating scenario for any user!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that takes orders without checking if the ingredients are safe. A crafty customer could just ask for a dish that contains anything they desire, causing chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability stems from a missing verification step in the setLedCfg request within the TOTOLINK A3300R, which allows command injection through an unvalidated enable parameter.

What to do

An attacker could potentially inject harmful commands, leading to total control over the router. This means they could tamper with settings, access sensitive data, or disrupt network services — an absolutely devastating scenario for any user! To mitigate this risk, immediately update your firmware to the latest version, V17.0.0cu.557_B20221031, and review your router's security settings to ensure all parameters are properly validated. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be one step closer to securing your network! 🛡️

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
    In TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 when dealing with setLedCfg request, there is no verification for the enable parameter, which can lead to command…
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