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Totolink N300RH CVE-2026-7633

| EUVDEUVD-2026-26795 MEDIUM
External Control of File Name or Path (CWE-73)
2026-05-02 VulDB
5.5
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Send HTTP request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi
  2. Delivery
    Inject path-traversal payload in FileName parameter
  3. Exploit
    Bypass input validation in setUploadSetting
  4. Execution
    Write malicious file to system directory
  5. Persist
    Achieve file inclusion or code execution
  6. Impact
    Compromise router configuration or launch secondary attacks

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling File name/path control
Exploitation Conditions

Remote unauthenticated access to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint is the only requirement. The setUploadSetting function does not enforce authentication (CVSS PR:N) and accepts requests over HTTP from any network-reachable source (AV:N/AC:L). No special configuration, firmware feature enablement, or user interaction is needed. The vulnerability exists in the default administrative interface of the N300RH and requires no additional conditions. Limiting factors include: (1) the attacker must have network connectivity to the router's web interface, (2) the router must be running vulnerable firmware 6.1c.1353_B20190305 or similar unpatched versions, and (3) firewall rules or network segmentation may prevent external access in properly managed networks. Default deployments with internet-exposed administrative interfaces are at maximum risk.

Impact

CVSS 6.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates network-accessible, unauthenticated exploitation with low attack complexity - a significant threat surface for exposed routers. EPSS data is not provided, limiting quantitative exploitation probability assessment. However, the combination of publicly available exploit code, remote unauthenticated access (PR:N), and no user interaction requirement (UI:N) creates a high real-world risk for unpatched devices. The vulnerability does not directly enable remote code execution (Impact shows Integrity:L, Availability:L, Confidentiality:None), but file-write capabilities can facilitate secondary attacks such as configuration modification, malware staging, or denial of service. The absence of CVSS Scope:C (not affecting other systems) and the RL:X/RC:R vector modifiers suggest moderate reliability. This is a genuine priority for any environment where Totolink N300RH routers are deployed, particularly in IoT or edge network segments.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker remotely accesses the unpatched N300RH router's /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint and crafts a malicious HTTP request with a path-traversal payload in the FileName parameter (e.g., FileName=../../etc/init.d/startup_script.sh). The setUploadSetting function processes this input without validation and writes or includes the attacker-supplied file to a critical system location, enabling persistent command execution or router configuration tampering. The publicly available POC on GitHub demonstrates this attack chain and can be executed by any attacker with network access to the router.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – May 02, 2026

External file inclusion in Totolink N300RH firmware 6.1c.1353_B20190305 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the FileName parameter in the setUploadSetting function via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, enabling arbitrary file writes and denial of service. Publicly available exploit code exists, and the vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.5 reflecting network-accessible attack vector with low complexity.

RemediationAI

Vendor patch information is not available in the provided references. Users should immediately check Totolink's official website (https://www.totolink.net/) and support portal for firmware updates addressing CVE-2026-7633. If a patched firmware version is released, apply it immediately via the device's web interface or TFTP recovery method. As a temporary compensating control, restrict network access to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint using firewall rules or access control lists - block all external access to the router's administrative interface on port 80/443 unless administration is required, and use only trusted networks for management. Disable UPnP and remote management features if enabled, as they may provide alternative attack vectors. Isolate the router on a separate management VLAN if possible. These mitigations reduce attack surface but do not eliminate the vulnerability; patching is the definitive fix once available.

Affected VersionsENISA

N300RH 6.1c.1353_B20190305

Affected Packages

euvd n300rh no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability exists in the cstecgi.cgi CGI script, a common administrative interface in Totolink routers. The setUploadSetting function fails to properly validate the FileName parameter before using it in file operations, enabling path traversal or file inclusion attacks. CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) describes this root cause class where user-supplied input is used directly in file system operations without sanitization. The affected product is a wireless router (N300RH) running embedded firmware, making it an attractive IoT target. The vulnerability allows attackers to write arbitrary files to the system or include malicious files through improper path handling.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
None
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
May 02, 2026 - 15:22 NVD
6.5 (MEDIUM) 5.5 (MEDIUM)
PoC Detected
May 02, 2026 - 15:16 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
May 02, 2026 - 14:00 nvd
MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in Totolink N300RH 6.1c.1353_B20190305. This impacts the function setUploadSetting of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Such manipulation of the argument FileName leads to file inclusion. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 70% 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 MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
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
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

48
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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