CVE-2023-48805

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 crafty command execution vulnerability hides in TOTOLINK X6000R, ready to cause chaos if left unchecked! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel receptionist who, instead of checking IDs, hands out room keys to anyone who just asks for one. Without the right checks in place, anyone could waltz into rooms they shouldn’t be allowed to access! An attacker could exploit this by sending malicious commands, effectively taking control of the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even a complete takeover of your network settings — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel receptionist who, instead of checking IDs, hands out room keys to anyone who just asks for one. Without the right checks in place, anyone could waltz into rooms they shouldn’t be allowed to access! In TOTOLINK X6000R version V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the function sub_4119A0 fails to properly sanitize input when interacting with the CsteSystem, allowing command execution from untrusted sources.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this by sending malicious commands, effectively taking control of the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or even a complete takeover of your network settings — absolutely devastating! To stay safe, monitor for any available updates from TOTOLINK and patch to the latest version. Additionally, review your device's configuration and ensure proper input validation is in place to mitigate this risk. You've got this! Keep your devices updated and secure that network like the superhero you are! 🦸‍♂️

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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