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A7000r Firmware CVE-2026-1623

LOW
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2026-01-29 cna@vuldb.com
2.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS 6.3 (MEDIUM). 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 compromise the affected system.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 2.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Command injection in Totolik A7000R firmware through the setUpgradeFW function allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious FileName parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The device remains vulnerable as no patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 CVSS 6.3

A weakness has been identified in Totolink A7000R 4.1cu.4154. Impacted is the function setUpgradeFW of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. [CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM]

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Affects A7000R Firmware. A weakness has been identified in Totolink A7000R 4.1cu.4154. Impacted is the function setUpgradeFW of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This manipulation of the argument FileName causes command injection. The attack can be initiated 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 2.1 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
6.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)
PoC Detected
Feb 10, 2026 - 14:44 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 29, 2026 - 21:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in Totolink A7000R 4.1cu.4154. Impacted is the function setUpgradeFW of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This manipulation of the argument FileName causes command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using A weakness should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-1623, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: deploy WAF rules, restrict network access, enable logging.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.1%
Top 16% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 2.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +10
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a7000r_firmware:4.1cu.4154:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2022-32993 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 29

TOTOLINK A7000R V4.1cu.4134 was discovered to contain an access control issue via /cgi-bin/ExportSettings.sh. Rated crit

CVE-2024-28639 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 16

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in TOTOLink X5000R V9.1.0u.6118-B20201102 and A7000R V9.1.0u.6115-B20201022, allow remote

CVE-2023-49418 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 11

TOTOLink A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022has a stack overflow vulnerability via setIpPortFilterRules. Rated critical severi

CVE-2023-49417 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 11

TOTOLink A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 has a stack overflow vulnerability via setOpModeCfg. Rated critical severity (CVS

CVE-2023-45984 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 16

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 was discovered to contain a stack over

CVE-2023-36950 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 16

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 was discovered to contain a stack over

CVE-2023-36947 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Oct 16

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 was discovered to contain a stack over

CVE-2022-27005 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 15

Totolink routers s X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 were discovered to contain a command

CVE-2022-27004 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 15

Totolink routers s X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 were discovered to contain a command

CVE-2022-27003 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 15

Totolink routers s X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 were discovered to contain a command

CVE-2024-7213 HIGH POC
8.7 Jul 30

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK A7000R 9.1.0u.6268_B20220504. Rated high severi

CVE-2024-7212 HIGH POC
8.7 Jul 30

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TOTOLINK A7000R 9.1.0u.6268_B20220504.cgi. Rated hi

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