CVE-2025-12239CWE-119CWE-120

CVE-2025-12239

High · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Just one crafted request can trigger a buffer overflow in TOTOLINK A3300R! This sneaky bug in setDdnsCfg opens the door to potential chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter dropping a tray of food when overloaded — too much data can crash the system. This buffer overflow is like overstuffing a suitcase, making it burst open and spill everywhere! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the device, essentially gaining control and wreaking havoc on your network. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially turn your router into a security nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter dropping a tray of food when overloaded — too much data can crash the system. This buffer overflow is like overstuffing a suitcase, making it burst open and spill everywhere! The vulnerability lies in the setDdnsCfg function within /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, allowing for a buffer overflow when manipulated, which can result in unpredictable application behavior or complete takeover.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the device, essentially gaining control and wreaking havoc on your network. This could lead to unauthorized access and potentially turn your router into a security nightmare! To secure your environment, update your TOTOLINK A3300R to the latest firmware version immediately. Additionally, consider restricting access to the device to trusted IPs only and monitor for any unusual activity. You've got this! Patch that vulnerability and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00836 · 57.3th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer; CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2025-10-27T11:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
totolink/a3300r_firmwareall versions—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 06:32Z
    TOTOLINK A3300R cstecgi.cgi setDdnsCfg buffer overflow
    cvelistv5