CVE-2023-48812

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 that when…

published November 30, 2023

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

🚨 A crafty command execution vulnerability lies within the TOTOLINK X6000R, waiting for a sneaky input to trigger it! 🔥 Think of the shttpd file as a restaurant kitchen and the CsteSystem function as the head chef. If the kitchen accepts any dish order without question, it could lead to some pretty questionable meals being served – or a total disaster! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially gaining full control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even turning the device into part of a botnet. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of the shttpd file as a restaurant kitchen and the CsteSystem function as the head chef. If the kitchen accepts any dish order without question, it could lead to some pretty questionable meals being served – or a total disaster! This vulnerability arises from the shttpd file function sub_4119A0, which uses the Uci_Set_The_Str function to set fields that can be maliciously manipulated to execute commands through the CsteSystem function.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially gaining full control. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even turning the device into part of a botnet. Yikes! To protect yourselves, update your TOTOLINK X6000R to the latest firmware version available. Additionally, review and restrict the commands that can be executed via the affected functions to ensure no unauthorized actions can occur. You've got this! By keeping your firmware updated and tightening those command permissions, you can secure your network like a pro! 🛡️

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 that when…
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