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A800R EUVDEUVD-2026-21814

| CVE-2026-6157 HIGH
Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)
2026-04-13 VulDB
7.4
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
    Authenticate to Totolik A800R web interface
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted setAppEasyWizardConfig request
  3. Exploit
    Inject oversized apcliSsid parameter
  4. Execution
    Overflow buffer in app.so library
  5. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Buffer copy size validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique 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

Totolik A800R firmware version 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730; authenticated user account required; setAppEasyWizardConfig function accessible via /lib/cste_modules/app.so; ability to submit HTTP requests to device configuration endpoint

Impact

Real-world risk is elevated despite requiring authentication (PR:L). The CVSS 7.4 score reflects high impact across all CIA triad components with network attack vector (AV:N) and low complexity (AC:L). Public exploit code on GitHub drastically reduces the skill threshold for exploitation-script kiddies and automated scanning tools can leverage this POC. The low attack complexity means attackers need only valid credentials (often default or weak passwords on consumer routers) to trigger the overflow remotely. No EPSS or KEV data provided, but the combination of public POC, network accessibility, and router attack surface makes this a genuine priority for organizations using Totolink A800R devices. Consumer routers are rarely patched, creating long exposure windows. The CVSS:4.0 Exploit Maturity (E:P) confirms proof-of-concept code exists. SSVC framework would likely classify this as 'attend' priority: exploitation is publicly demonstrated (E:P), the attack is automatable once credentials are obtained, and technical impact is total system compromise. However, scope is unchanged (S:X/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N), limiting impact to the router itself rather than adjacent network segments in the CVSS model-though in practice, a compromised gateway device enables lateral movement. Organizations should prioritize replacing or isolating these devices, as vendor patch history for Totolink suggests limited security support.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker scans internet-facing IP ranges for Totolink A800R devices using fingerprinting techniques (HTTP headers, default web UI patterns). Upon identifying a target, they attempt authentication using default credentials (admin/admin) or credentials obtained from previous breaches or phishing campaigns. Once authenticated to the router's management interface or mobile app API endpoint, the attacker sends a crafted HTTP POST request to the setAppEasyWizardConfig function, injecting a malicious payload exceeding buffer boundaries in the apcliSsid parameter. The buffer overflow overwrites the return address on the stack, redirecting execution to attacker-controlled shellcode that establishes a reverse shell to a command-and-control server. The attacker now has root-level access to the router, enabling DNS hijacking to redirect users to phishing sites, installation of persistent backdoors, traffic interception for credential harvesting, or use of the device as a bot in DDoS attacks. Public POC code makes this attack reproducible with minimal

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 13, 2026

Buffer overflow in Totolink A800R router firmware 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vulnerability resides in the setAppEasyWizardConfig function within /lib/cste_modules/app.so, triggered by malicious input to the apcliSsid parameter. Public exploit code is available on GitHub (CVSS 7.4, CVSS:4.0). Authentication is required (PR:L), but attack complexity is low (AC:L)

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Apr 13, 2026 - 04:24 CVSS 7.4

Buffer overflow in Totolink A800R router firmware 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The vulnerability resides in the setAppEasyWizardConfig function within /lib/cste_modules/app.so, triggered by malicious input to the apcliSsid parameter. Public exploit code is available on GitHub (CVSS 7.4, CVSS:4.0). Authentication is required (PR:L), but attack complexity is low (AC:L), making this readily exploitable by attackers with valid credentials. EPSS and KEV data not provided, but public POC significantly lowers the barrier to exploitation.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. The Totolink website reference provides no security advisory or firmware update addressing CVE-2026-6157. Given the age of the affected firmware (July 2020) and typical consumer router support lifecycles, a patch may never be released. Recommended actions: (1) Immediately replace Totolink A800R devices with actively supported hardware from vendors with established security update processes. (2) If replacement is not immediately feasible, isolate affected devices on separate network segments with strict firewall rules, disable remote management interfaces entirely (both WAN-side and LAN-side web/app access if not required), change all default credentials to strong unique passwords, and monitor for suspicious configuration changes or reboots. (3) Implement network segmentation to prevent compromised routers from pivoting to critical assets. (4) Consider third-party firmware alternatives (DD-WRT, OpenWRT) only if compatible builds exist for A800R hardware and if you have technical expertise to implement them. Check VulDB entry (https://vuldb.com/vuln/357037) and GitHub POC (https://github.com/xyh4ck/iot_poc/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A800R/01_Buffer_Overflow_setAppEasyWizardConfig.md) for any community-developed mitigations, though none are indicated in provided data.

Affected VersionsENISA

A800R 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730

Affected Packages

euvd a800r 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 classic stack-based or heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-120) affecting embedded Linux firmware on the Totolink A800R wireless router. The vulnerability occurs in the app.so shared library, specifically within the setAppEasyWizardConfig function that handles Wi-Fi configuration through the device's web management interface or mobile app API. The apcliSsid parameter, which should contain an SSID string for AP client mode configuration, lacks proper bounds checking. When an attacker supplies an oversized input string, it overwrites adjacent memory regions, potentially corrupting the stack frame or heap metadata. Given the CVSS vector (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H), successful exploitation grants the attacker complete control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. The affected CPE (cpe:2.3:a:totolink:a800r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) identifies this as a product-level vulnerability in Totolink A800R firmware. Embedded devices often run with root privileges, meaning arbitrary code execution typically occurs at the highest privilege level, enabling full device compromise, firmware modification, or use as a pivot point into the local network.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 7.4 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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
Low
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

3
PoC Detected
Apr 27, 2026 - 19:05 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVSS changed
Apr 13, 2026 - 04:22 NVD
8.8 (HIGH) 7.4 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Apr 13, 2026 - 03:45 nvd
HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was detected in Totolink A800R 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730. This impacts the function setAppEasyWizardConfig in the library /lib/cste_modules/app.so. The manipulation of the argument apcliSsid results in buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Totolik A800R routers running firmware 4.1.2cu.5137_B20200730 are vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution via a buffer overflow in the wireless configuration function, with publicly available exploit code reducing attack complexity. Attackers with valid router credentials can execute arbitrary code, compromising network integrity, data confidentiality, and service availability across affected deployments.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Disable or restrict remote management access to the Totolik A800R web interface; (2) Implement network access controls limiting administrative access to authorized IP ranges only; (3) Monitor router logs for suspicious configuration changes or unauthorized login attempts; (4) Enforce strong, unique administrative credentials; (5) Isolate router management traffic on a dedicated VLAN with restricted access.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 77% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
2
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 0.1%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

57
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +37
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

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.

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