What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-1143?

CVE-2026-1143 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-1143?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-1143. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-1143?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

A3700r Firmware CVE-2026-1143

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-01-19 cna@vuldb.com

Buffer Overflow A3700r Firmware TOTOLINK

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

Access

Authenticate to TOTOLINK router
Delivery

Send crafted HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi
Exploit

Inject oversized ssid parameter into setWiFiEasyGuestCfg function
Execution

Overflow buffer memory
Impact

Execute arbitrary code

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-119 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Exploitation Conditions	TOTOLIK A3700R firmware version 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 with guest WiFi configuration feature enabled. Attacker requires valid login credentials to access /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint. Target must accept HTTP requests to cgi-bin directory.
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to buffer overflow.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Buffer overflow in TOTOLIK A3700R firmware version 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve complete system compromise through manipulation of the ssid parameter in the WiFi guest configuration function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available. An attacker with network access and valid credentials can execute arbitrary code with full system privileges.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 8.8

A weakness has been identified in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. This affects the function setWiFiEasyGuestCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects A3700R Firmware. A weakness has been identified in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. This affects the function setWiFiEasyGuestCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ssid can lead to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Jan 29, 2026 - 18:31 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Jan 19, 2026 - 07:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. This affects the function setWiFiEasyGuestCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Executing a manipulation of the argument ssid can lead to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using A weakness face significant risk from CVE-2026-1143, a buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Exploitation could allow attackers to corrupt memory, crash the application, or potentially execute arbitrary code. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 66% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact

Very High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Buffer Overflow HIGH

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.