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TOTOLINK T6 CVE-2026-51615

| EUVDEUVD-2026-67911 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-28 mitre GHSA-ff26-8823-6c2w
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify T6 management interface on network
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with getLanCfg action
  3. Execution
    Receive LAN subnet and DHCP configuration in response
  4. Impact
    Use internal topology data for LAN reconnaissance or targeted host attacks

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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Exploitation Conditions

Network-level access to the TOTOLINK T6 management interface (TCP port 80 or 443) is required - typically available from any LAN-connected device, and from the internet if WAN-side remote management is enabled (non-default but common in misconfigured deployments). No authentication is required (PR:N confirmed by CVSS vector). The vulnerability is limited to TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 specifically. Impact is bounded to information disclosure only - an attacker gains LAN/DHCP configuration data but cannot modify settings, execute code, or escalate through this endpoint alone. LAN-only deployments with WAN management disabled significantly reduce the realistic attacker pool to local network access.

Impact

The CVSS 7.5 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) correctly captures the unauthenticated network-accessible nature and read-only impact, but C:H is likely overstated for this specific data class. LAN addressing and DHCP configuration is useful reconnaissance data but does not constitute a total confidentiality loss in the way credentials or session tokens would - C:L is more defensible. SSVC marks the vulnerability as automatable (trivial POST request, no interaction required) with partial technical impact, and exploitation status is confirmed none. EPSS at 0.18% (7th percentile) aligns with SSVC - no exploitation pressure is currently observed. Real-world risk depends heavily on whether the management interface is WAN-exposed: LAN-only exposure limits the attacker pool significantly, while remote management enabled on WAN broadens it to internet-scale. No public exploit code has been identified, though the trivial nature of the attack means no POC is needed - the exploit is implicit in the description.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to the router's management port sends a POST request to http://[router-ip]/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with a JSON body specifying the getLanCfg action, requiring no credentials. The router responds with the LAN IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP, DHCP pool range, and lease configuration. The attacker uses this topology data to plan targeted attacks against internal hosts, including identifying the address space for scanning or crafting spoofed DHCP responses.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 01, 2026

Unauthenticated LAN and DHCP configuration disclosure in TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows remote attackers to retrieve internal network topology data by sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi without any credentials. The getLanCfg CGI handler applies no access control before returning LAN addressing and DHCP server configuration. EPSS at 0.18% (7th percentile) and SSVC 'Exploitation: none' confirm no observed active exploitation; no CISA KEV listing or public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis; check https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html for firmware updates. As a primary compensating control, disable remote (WAN-side) management on the T6 to restrict access to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi to LAN clients only - this eliminates internet-facing exposure with no functional trade-off for most deployments. Additionally, apply ACLs or firewall rules to block inbound traffic to TCP ports 80 and 443 from untrusted network segments. If the device is at end-of-support and no patch is forthcoming, consider replacement with a maintained alternative, as this firmware version exhibits this access-control deficiency across multiple CGI handlers.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The TOTOLINK T6 exposes its management functions through a CGI dispatcher at /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, where individual handler functions like getLanCfg are invoked via POST parameters. CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) is the root cause: the getLanCfg handler processes incoming requests and returns LAN IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DHCP lease range data without first verifying whether the caller is authenticated. This is a recurring architectural pattern across multiple CGI handlers in this firmware version (4.1.5cu.748_B20211015), not an isolated oversight. The CPE provided by NVD (cpe:2.3:a:n/a:n/a:*) is a placeholder artifact and does not reflect the real product; the correct affected platform is the TOTOLINK T6 router.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 5.3 MEDIUM

LAN/DHCP config is useful reconnaissance but not credential-class data, making C:L more accurate than the submitted C:H.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre).

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Sep 01, 2026 - 17:22 NVD
7.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect access control in the getLanCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain LAN addressing and DHCP configuration information via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

TOTOLINK T6 router firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 contains an unauthenticated network configuration disclosure vulnerability allowing remote attackers to retrieve internal LAN topology and DHCP settings without credentials. With no vendor patch currently available, organizations using this device face persistent reconnaissance risk that could enable threat actors to map internal network structure for further attacks. The absence of observed active exploitation (EPSS 0.2%) provides limited near-term urgency, but the lack of a remediation path requires immediate compensating controls.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Disable WAN-facing router administrative access and enforce LAN-only connections through firewall policies; (2) implement network segmentation to isolate routers from untrusted devices and network segments; (3) enable audit logging on router administrative functions to create configuration access trails; (4) monitor for anomalous POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi; (5) contact TOTOLINK support to confirm patch status and expected release timeline.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 93% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specific SOHO router model, limited enterprise deployment footprint
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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 No
EPSS 0.2%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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