CVE-2024-36783

TOTOLINK LR350 V9.3.5u.6369_B20220309 was discovered to contain a command injection via the host_time parameter in the NTPSyncWithHost function

Critical · published June 3, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple command injection hides in TOTOLINK LR350's host_time parameter, and this isn't a trick you want to overlook! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue customer can slip a hidden note to the chef, ordering whatever dish they want—no questions asked. This vulnerability lets attackers run commands as if they were the server itself! An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network it’s connected to. Imagine the chaos of someone sneaking into your kitchen and controlling the oven temperature, or worse, deleting critical files!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a rogue customer can slip a hidden note to the chef, ordering whatever dish they want—no questions asked. This vulnerability lets attackers run commands as if they were the server itself! This command injection vulnerability occurs in the NTPSyncWithHost function due to insufficient input validation on the host_time parameter, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious commands remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network it’s connected to. Imagine the chaos of someone sneaking into your kitchen and controlling the oven temperature, or worse, deleting critical files! Update to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability immediately. Disable unnecessary services and restrict access to device management pages to enhance security. Regularly audit devices connected to your network to ensure they are secure. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll boost your defenses like a security superhero! 🦸‍♂️

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
0.01386 · 72.0th percentile
Published
2024-06-03T19:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUN 19:58Z
    TOTOLINK LR350 V9.3.5u.6369_B20220309 was discovered to contain a command injection via the host_time parameter in the NTPSyncWithHost function
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