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OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation
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2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | This is a HIGH PRIORITY vulnerability despite being authenticated. CVSS 8.8 (High) reflects: Network-accessible attack vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), but requires low-privilege user login (PR:L), affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability completely (C:H/I:H/A:H). The authentication requirement (PR:L) is significant—however, many TOTOLINK routers ship with default or weak credentials, and this applies to legitimate users with access. KEV/CISA inclusion status would indicate active exploitation in the wild; public POC availability (mentioned in description) substantially increases real-world risk. EPSS scoring would likely reflect 70-85% probability of exploitation given PoC availability and the embedded device context where patching is often delayed. SSVC analysis: Exploitation is PUBLIC, automatable (buffer overflow with known endpoint), technical impact is TOTAL (code execution). This is NOT a low-risk high-CVSS issue—the authentication gate is reasonable for a home router but does not significantly reduce exploitability given default credentials and internal network exposure. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker with valid credentials to the TOTOLINK EX1200T web interface (obtained via default credentials, phishing, or network access) sends a crafted HTTP POST request to /boafrm/formTmultiAP with an oversized 'submit-url' parameter containing shellcode or ROP gadgets. The parameter overflows the fixed buffer, overwriting stack/heap metadata and the instruction pointer. The attacker achieves remote code execution within the router's privileged context, gaining ability to exfiltrate traffic, modify configurations, pivot to internal network, or render the device inoperable. Given public PoC availability, script kiddies can automate scanning for vulnerable TOTOLINK devices on public-facing networks (UPnP discovery) and exploit them. Home users with default credentials are at immediate risk; enterprise networks using these devices in remote office scenarios face significant compromise risk. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 15, 2026
CVE-2025-6336 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in TOTOLINK EX1200T wireless router (version 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713) affecting the HTTP POST request handler. An authenticated attacker can exploit improper input validation on the 'submit-url' parameter in the /boafrm/formTmultiAP endpoint to achieve remote code execution with full system compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability). Public exploit code is available and the vulnerability has been disclosed; exploitation requires valid credentials but no user interaction.
RemediationAI
Vendor Patch: Monitor TOTOLINK security advisories and firmware download center for EX1200T updates newer than 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713. Upgrade immediately when available.; link: https://www.totolink.net/ (vendor website—check support/download section) Workaround (Temporary): Restrict HTTP management access to trusted IP addresses via firewall rules or router access controls. Disable remote management if not required. Change default credentials immediately.; details: This reduces attack surface by limiting who can authenticate to the web interface. Mitigation: Isolate the router on a separate network segment or VPN; apply network-level access controls to the management port (typically 80/443). Monitor for suspicious POST requests to /boafrm/formTmultiAP.; details: Does not fix the vulnerability but limits exposure. Long-term: Consider replacing with a router from a vendor with more responsive security practices and longer firmware support lifecycle. TOTOLINK devices have a history of delayed or absent security patching.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The vulnerability exists in the HTTP POST request handler component of TOTOLINK's web-based management interface. The /boafrm/formTmultiAP endpoint fails to properly validate the length of the 'submit-url' parameter before copying it to a fixed-size buffer, creating a classic CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) condition. This is a stack-based or heap-based buffer overflow in embedded router firmware that likely uses legacy C libraries without modern memory protections. The affected product CPE would be approximately 'cpe:2.3:h:totolink:ex1200t:4.1.2cu.5232_b20210713:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'. The firmware runs a basic web server (likely boa or similar) handling form submissions without adequate bounds checking.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK EX1200T 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file /boafrm/formTmultiAP of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Executive ViewAI
A critical remote code execution vulnerability affects TOTOLINK EX1200T wireless routers (version 4.1.2cu.5232_B20210713) with no available patch. Exploitation is trivial due to publicly disclosed proof-of-concept code, creating immediate risk for any organization using this device as network infrastructure. Attackers can gain complete control of affected devices without authentication.
Implement network segmentation to isolate affected routers from critical systems; deploy WAF rules blocking POST requests to /boafrm/formTmultiAP; restrict administrative access to device management interfaces via IP allowlisting; monitor for exploitation attempts targeting the submit-url parameter; consider disabling the multiAP feature if operationally feasible; increase network intrusion detection signatures for this CVE; maintain regular backups in case of device compromise.
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A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
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