CVE-2024-23059

TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the username parameter in the setDdnsCfg function

Critical · published January 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in the TOTOLINK A3300R! By manipulating the username parameter in the setDdnsCfg function, an attacker can sneak harmful commands right in! 🔥 Think of it like a seemingly innocent package delivery that contains explosive materials — you think it’s just a gift, but it’s actually a ticking time bomb! This vulnerability allows attackers to send whatever they want, bypassing any security checks, just like that package gets through the front door without anyone looking inside. If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising its functionality completely. Imagine the chaos — someone could take control of your device, mess with settings, or even use it as a launching pad for further attacks in your network! It's a full-blown security breach waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a seemingly innocent package delivery that contains explosive materials — you think it’s just a gift, but it’s actually a ticking time bomb! This vulnerability allows attackers to send whatever they want, bypassing any security checks, just like that package gets through the front door without anyone looking inside. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject arbitrary commands by exploiting the username parameter in the setDdnsCfg function of the TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024. As the device does not properly validate this input, it can run commands sent by the attacker.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, compromising its functionality completely. Imagine the chaos — someone could take control of your device, mess with settings, or even use it as a launching pad for further attacks in your network! It's a full-blown security breach waiting to happen! Immediate action is required! Update your firmware to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing strict input validation to prevent unauthorized commands from being executed in the future. Stay vigilant in monitoring your device settings! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll secure your network in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01728 · 77.4th percentile
Published
2024-01-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JAN 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the username parameter in the setDdnsCfg function
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