CVE-2023-52040

An issue discovered in TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows attackers to run arbitrary commands via the sub_41284C function

High · published January 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in TOTOLINK X6000R, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with surprising ease! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef cooks whatever the waiter says, without checking the order first. If a rogue waiter can slip in any request, it could lead to a chaotic kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command on the affected device, potentially gaining full control over it. This means they could manipulate settings, steal sensitive information, or even launch attacks on other devices connected to the network. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef cooks whatever the waiter says, without checking the order first. If a rogue waiter can slip in any request, it could lead to a chaotic kitchen! This vulnerability occurs in the sub_41284C function, which fails to properly validate user inputs, allowing an attacker to inject malicious commands that are executed by the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command on the affected device, potentially gaining full control over it. This means they could manipulate settings, steal sensitive information, or even launch attacks on other devices connected to the network. Absolutely devastating! To mitigate this issue, update your TOTOLINK X6000R to version 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 immediately. Additionally, review configuration settings to minimize exposure and ensure only trusted users can access the device. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and secure your device 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
0.00852 · 57.8th percentile
Published
2024-01-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 00:00Z
    An issue discovered in TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows attackers to run arbitrary commands via the sub_41284C function
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