CVE-2023-51034

TOTOlink EX1200L V9.3.5u.6146_B20201023 is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution via the cstecgi.cgi UploadFirmwareFile interface

High · published December 22, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple firmware upload is all it takes for a crafty attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your TOTOlink EX1200L! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen with a chef's hat and start cooking — what could go wrong? Without proper checks, just like that kitchen, this vulnerability allows any uploaded firmware to run whatever commands the attacker desires! This means an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially intercepting your sensitive data or even using the device as a launchpad for more attacks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if your network is compromised!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen with a chef's hat and start cooking — what could go wrong? Without proper checks, just like that kitchen, this vulnerability allows any uploaded firmware to run whatever commands the attacker desires! This vulnerability arises from the lack of proper validation in the UploadFirmwareFile interface, allowing arbitrary command execution by exploiting this unchecked path.

What to do

This means an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially intercepting your sensitive data or even using the device as a launchpad for more attacks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating if your network is compromised! Update your TOTOlink EX1200L to firmware version V9.3.6 or later immediately. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation to limit exposure while you ensure all devices are secure. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll elevate your security hero status in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01106 · 65.5th percentile
Published
2023-12-22T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 DEC 00:00Z
    TOTOlink EX1200L V9.3.5u.6146_B20201023 is vulnerable to arbitrary command execution via the cstecgi.cgi UploadFirmwareFile interface
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