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TOTOLINK T6 CVE-2026-51648

| EUVDEUVD-2026-67918 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-28 mitre GHSA-3frq-mj5j-mg9f
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 internet-exposed TOTOLINK T6 management port
  2. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi invoking getWanInfo
  3. Execution
    Receive WAN configuration response
  4. Impact
    Extract ISP credentials or network topology data

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

No authentication, no special configuration, and no user interaction are required - the getWanInfo endpoint responds to any unauthenticated POST request received on a network interface where the management CGI is reachable. Exploitation is constrained by network reachability: if the management interface is bound exclusively to the LAN-side interface (the common default), exploitation from the public internet is blocked unless remote management has been explicitly enabled or the device is otherwise internet-exposed. Attackers on the local network segment have unconditional access regardless of router configuration.

Impact

The CVSS 7.5 (High) vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N accurately reflects a low-complexity, unauthenticated, network-reachable information disclosure. The C:H rating is plausible if getWanInfo returns ISP PPPoE credentials alongside network configuration, but may be overstated if only non-sensitive connectivity parameters (IP, gateway, DNS) are exposed - this cannot be confirmed from the description alone. EPSS at 0.18% (7th percentile) indicates minimal current exploitation probability, and absence from CISA KEV confirms no observed active exploitation. SSVC classifies this as Automatable:yes with partial technical impact, meaning mass scanning for vulnerable devices is feasible but each individual hit yields limited data. Even a mid-sized municipal IT team in zabrze should treat this as urgent if their TOTOLINK T6 devices have management interfaces reachable from the internet, since WAN credential exposure directly enables ISP account takeover. The low EPSS likely reflects the narrow deployment footprint of this specific consumer router firmware rather than inherent exploitation difficulty.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker sends a single unauthenticated HTTP POST request to http://[router-ip]/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with a JSON body specifying the getWanInfo action; the router responds with WAN configuration data requiring no session token or credentials. If remote management is enabled or the device is internet-exposed, this is executable from anywhere on the internet with no prior foothold. Researcher disclosure repositories (github.com/DarkBoulder/CVE-Vendor-Coordination and github.com/ShengWu00/CVE-Vendor-Coordination) document this alongside multiple similar T6 endpoint flaws, suggesting coordinated proof-of-concept development.

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 WAN configuration disclosure in TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows any attacker with network access to the router management interface to retrieve WAN interface data - potentially including ISP credentials - by sending a single crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi without any authentication. This is part of a documented pattern of missing access control enforcement across multiple CGI endpoint functions in this firmware version, with coordinated disclosure references confirming the finding. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and SSVC classifies the technical impact as partial, though the fully automated exploitation path (SSVC Automatable: yes) elevates practical risk for internet-exposed devices.

RemediationAI

No patched firmware version is identified in the available data - the vendor advisory page at https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html should be monitored for updated firmware releases. As an immediate compensating control, disable remote (WAN-side) management on the device to ensure /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi is only reachable from the LAN; this eliminates internet-based exploitation but does not protect against internal network attackers. Applying firewall ACLs to restrict port 80/443 management access to trusted administrative hosts adds an additional layer. If WAN-facing management cannot be disabled operationally, isolate the device behind a network perimeter that blocks direct inbound access to router management ports.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

TOTOLINK T6 firmware exposes its management API through the CGI handler at /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, which dispatches to named action functions based on POST request parameters. The getWanInfo function, responsible for returning WAN interface configuration data (which may include connection type, IP assignment, and PPPoE ISP credentials depending on firmware implementation), fails to verify caller authentication before executing and returning its response - a textbook CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) failure. The affected firmware version is 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. The NVD CPE string cpe:2.3:a:n/a:n/a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* is a submission placeholder and does not accurately identify the product; the actual affected product is confirmed as TOTOLINK T6 by both the description and researcher coordination references.

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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 7.5 HIGH

Network-reachable CGI endpoint requires no authentication; C:H reflects potential ISP credential exposure, with no integrity or availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/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 (None) 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 getWanInfo function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain WAN information returned by the endpoint via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

TOTOLINK T6 router models (firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015) can be queried by any attacker with network connectivity to reveal WAN configuration data, potentially including ISP credentials, without authentication. Organizations using this hardware remain indefinitely exposed as no patch is available from the vendor. Risk is elevated for installations with internet-facing management interfaces.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Firewall-based network segmentation restricting management interface access to trusted administrative subnets only; disable remote management features; implement access logging and alerting for /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint; consider temporary network isolation or replacement device pending full upgrade completion.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 93% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
consumer-grade SOHO router, limited enterprise 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
High
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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