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A3002ru Firmware CVE-2026-26732

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-02-17 cve@mitre.org
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate to TOTOLINK A3002RU web interface
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted POST request with oversized vpnUser or vpnPassword
  3. Execution
    Overflow stack buffer in formFilter function
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with router privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, write limits
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.

Exploitation Conditions

TOTOLINK A3002RU V2.1.1-B20211108.1455 with valid user credentials required. Attacker must authenticate to the administrative web interface before sending malicious vpnUser or vpnPassword parameters to the formFilter function.

Impact

CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.

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

Stack overflow vulnerabilities in TOTOLIK A3002RU V2.1.1 router firmware allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution through malformed vpnUser or vpnPassword parameters. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at risk of complete compromise.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 8.8

TOTOLINK A3002RU V2.1.1-B20211108.1455 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the vpnUser or vpnPassword` parameters in the formFilter function. [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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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). Affects the formFilter component of A3002Ru Firmware. TOTOLINK A3002RU V2.1.1-B20211108.1455 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the vpnUser or vpnPassword` parameters in the formFilter function.

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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

2
PoC Detected
Mar 11, 2026 - 16:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 17, 2026 - 19:21 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

TOTOLINK A3002RU V2.1.1-B20211108.1455 was discovered to contain a stack-based buffer overflow via the vpnUser or vpnPassword` parameters in the formFilter function.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical remote code execution vulnerability affects TOTOLIK A3002RU V2.1.1 routers through VPN parameter handling, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. Organizations deploying this router model face immediate risk of network compromise, data theft, and lateral movement into corporate systems.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Disable VPN service on affected devices if operationally feasible. Implement network access controls (ACLs) restricting connections to this router from untrusted networks. Deploy Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block stack overflow payloads in vpnUser and vpnPassword parameters. Segment affected routers on isolated VLAN with no access to critical infrastructure. Enable verbose logging and establish real-time alert monitoring for exploitation attempts. Enforce strict firewall rules allowing only authorized management access to device administration interfaces.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 67% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 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 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
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

64
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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.

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a3002ru_firmware:2.1.1-b20211108.1455:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-34198 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 28

TOTOLINK AC1200 Wireless Router A3002RU V2.1.1-B20230720.1011 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. Rated critical severity

CVE-2018-13316 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 27

System command injection in formAliasIp in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to execute system commands vi

CVE-2018-13314 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 27

System command injection in formAliasIp in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to execute system commands vi

CVE-2018-13307 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 27

System command injection in fromNtp in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to execute system commands via th

CVE-2018-13306 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 27

System command injection in formDlna in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to execute system commands via t

CVE-2018-13315 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 26

Incorrect access control in formPasswordSetup in TOTOLINK A3002RU version 1.0.8 allows attackers to change the admin use

CVE-2025-6393 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 21

CVE-2025-6393 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the HTTP POST request handler of TOTOLINK routers affecting

CVE-2025-6163 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 17

Critical buffer overflow vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3002RU routers (version 3.0.0-B20230809.1615 and potentially others)

CVE-2025-6148 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 17

Critical remote buffer overflow vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3002RU firmware version 3.0.0-B20230809.1615 affecting the HT

CVE-2025-6337 HIGH POC
8.8 Jun 20

CVE-2025-6337 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3002R and A3002RU routers affecting versions 3.0.

CVE-2025-6953 HIGH POC
8.8 Jul 01

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK A3002RU 3.0.0-B20230809.1615. Affected is an un

CVE-2026-26736 HIGH POC
8.8 Feb 17

Stack-based buffer overflow in TOTOLIK A3002RU firmware versions up to V3.0.0-B20220304.1804 allows authenticated attack

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