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A3300R CVE-2026-5102

| EUVDEUVD-2026-17050 LOW
Command Injection (CWE-77)
2026-03-30 VulDB GHSA-h2wr-p8mq-wj29
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 Command injection prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

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Impact

The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U) indicates network-accessible attack with low complexity requiring authenticated privileges but no user interaction. The medium CVSS score of 6.3 reflects limited scope (single system impact) and partial confidentiality/integrity/availability compromise. However, the presence of publicly available exploit code significantly increases practical risk despite the authentication requirement. The PR:L (authenticated) requirement does not substantially mitigate risk in home/small-business router environments where default credentials are often unchanged or shared among trusted users. The E:P (exploit proof-of-concept) rating in the CVSS vector confirms POC availability. Real-world risk is elevated because routers are persistent, always-on targets with potential for lateral network movement after compromise, making this a practical priority for affected deployments despite the 'medium' CVSS label.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An authenticated user on the same network or with network access to the router's web interface (e.g., a user with default credentials not changed by the administrator) could craft a malicious HTTP request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with a shell command embedded in the qos_up_bw parameter, such as 'qos_up_bw=$(malicious_command)' or similar command injection payload. The setSmartQosCfg function would then execute the injected command with the privileges of the CGI process, potentially allowing the attacker to modify router configuration, exfiltrate network traffic logs, or pivot to other network-connected devices. Publicly available exploit code on GitHub (referenced in VulDB submission) lowers the barrier for non-expert attackers.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 2.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 30, 2026

Command injection in Totolink A3300R 17.0.0cu.557_b20221024 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via the qos_up_bw parameter in the setSmartQosCfg function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.3 (medium severity) with low attack complexity, and publicly available exploit code exists, though no active exploitation via CISA KEV has been confirmed at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Users should immediately contact Totolink for patched firmware versions, as no specific vendor-released patch version is referenced in available data. In the interim, restrict network access to the router's management interface (typically port 80/443) to trusted IP addresses only, change default administrative credentials if not already done, and consider disabling remote management features if not required. Firmware updates, when available, should be obtained exclusively from Totolink's official website at https://www.totolink.net/. Organizations managing multiple A3300R units should prioritize patching and credential rotation, as the low attack complexity and public POC availability create elevated attack probability for networked environments.

Affected VersionsENISA

A3300R 17.0.0cu.557_b20221024

Affected Packages

euvd a3300r no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in the Parameter Handler component of Totolink's web-based management interface (cstecgi.cgi), specifically in the setSmartQosCfg function which handles Quality of Service bandwidth configuration. The root cause is improper input validation of the qos_up_bw parameter, classified as CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command), allowing an attacker to inject shell metacharacters or command separators. The affected device is the Totolink A3300R wireless router, a consumer-grade networking device that exposes this CGI endpoint via HTTP/HTTPS without sufficient input sanitization.

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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
5.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)
PoC Detected
Mar 30, 2026 - 15:49 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 30, 2026 - 00:00 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in Totolink A3300R 17.0.0cu.557_b20221024. This vulnerability affects the function setSmartQosCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument qos_up_bw results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
2.9%
Top 14% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment GitHub 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 LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 2.9%
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
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
Low
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

33
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
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.

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