CVE-2023-48803

In TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file, sub_4119A0 function obtains fields from the front-end through Uci_ Set_ The Str function when…

published November 30, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A hidden command execution flaw in TOTOLINK X6000R could let an attacker remotely run commands — like having a chef cook a meal without any recipe! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows an order slip without checking what’s written — if someone slips a dangerous ingredient on that slip, chaos ensues! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even turning your router into a staging ground for further attacks. That's a big deal!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant kitchen where the chef blindly follows an order slip without checking what’s written — if someone slips a dangerous ingredient on that slip, chaos ensues! In the affected version of TOTOLINK X6000R, the function sub_4119A0 improperly handles input from the front-end using Uci_Set_The_Str, which is then executed by the CsteSystem function, enabling command execution vulnerability.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising your entire network. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even turning your router into a staging ground for further attacks. That's a big deal! To mitigate this risk, ensure your TOTOLINK X6000R is updated to the latest firmware version. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing a firewall to help filter out malicious traffic. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, and your network will be as secure as a vault! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01536 · 74.7th percentile
Published
2023-11-30T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 NOV 00:00Z
    In TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file, sub_4119A0 function obtains fields from the front-end through Uci_ Set_ The Str function when…
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