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TOTOLINK T6 EUVDEUVD-2026-67876

| CVE-2026-51658 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-28 mitre GHSA-vm5r-h6wc-6hcr
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Identify TOTOLINK T6 management interface
  2. Delivery
    Send unauthenticated POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi
  3. Exploit
    getDmzCfg returns DMZ host configuration
  4. Execution
    Extract DMZ host IP and port mappings
  5. Impact
    Target exposed DMZ-hosted services

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network reachability to the TOTOLINK T6 router's web management interface (HTTP POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi). The CVSS PR:N vector confirms no authentication is required. The management interface must be reachable from the attacker's position - typically LAN or adjacent network, or WAN if the admin UI is inadvertently exposed externally, which is a non-default but documented risk for consumer routers. Exploitation is strictly read-only and limited to the DMZ configuration subset; it does not grant write access, code execution, or access to credentials. Impact is further bounded by the device being a consumer/SOHO router, meaning the DMZ configuration data, while sensitive, is less operationally damaging than credential or full-config exposure.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) reflects a straightforward unauthenticated network read - no privileges, no user interaction, and no attack complexity. However, the EPSS score of 0.18% at the 7th percentile strongly indicates this vulnerability is not being exploited broadly in the wild, and it is absent from the CISA KEV catalog. The practical impact is limited to DMZ configuration disclosure (DMZ host IP address, associated port mappings, and zone settings), which constitutes sensitive network topology data but does not by itself yield remote code execution or direct lateral movement. Even a mid-sized municipal IT team in bytom deploying TOTOLINK T6 routers on perimeter segments should treat this as a moderate-priority remediation given the unauthenticated network vector, but it warrants deprioritization relative to RCE-class or KEV-listed vulnerabilities. The CVSS C:H rating is arguably generous for configuration metadata alone, as the exposed data is scoped to DMZ settings rather than credentials or full device configuration. GitHub coordination repositories reference this issue, suggesting researcher awareness and a possible working proof-of-concept, though active exploitation status is unconfirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker who can reach the router's web management interface - from the LAN, an adjacent network segment, or the WAN if the admin interface is externally exposed - sends a crafted HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi specifying the getDmzCfg action. The router responds with DMZ configuration data, revealing the internal IP of the DMZ host and associated port rules. This network topology information can be used to identify exposed internal services and plan targeted follow-on attacks against the DMZ-hosted systems.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 01, 2026

Unauthenticated information disclosure in TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 exposes the router's DMZ configuration to any network-reachable attacker. The getDmzCfg function in /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi fails to enforce access controls, allowing crafted POST requests to return DMZ host mappings and related network settings without credentials. No active exploitation is confirmed (absent from CISA KEV), though GitHub vendor-coordination repositories indicate researcher involvement and potential public disclosure of attack methodology.

RemediationAI

Check the TOTOLINK firmware download page (https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html) for an updated firmware release addressing this access control flaw - no specific patched firmware version is confirmed in the available data, so patch availability should be verified directly with the vendor. As a compensating control, restrict access to the router's web management interface (/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi) to trusted LAN subnets only, ensuring the management interface is not reachable from untrusted networks or the WAN; this eliminates external exploitation but does not protect against insider or LAN-segment attacks. If DMZ functionality is not required, disable it entirely, which removes the relevance of the exposed configuration endpoint. If no vendor patch is released, consider replacing the device, as the TOTOLINK T6 is an older consumer product with an uncertain long-term patch lifecycle.

Affected VersionsENISA

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The TOTOLINK T6 is a consumer/SOHO wireless router running firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. The vulnerability resides in the cstecgi.cgi CGI binary, specifically the getDmzCfg function, which handles requests for the router's DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) configuration - the network zone hosting services exposed to the internet. CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) describes the root cause: the function does not verify that the requesting client holds a valid authenticated session before returning configuration data. The attack surface is the router's web management interface, reachable via HTTP POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The CPE metadata supplied in NVD (cpe:2.3:a:n/a:n/a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) is a known placeholder error and does not correctly identify the TOTOLINK T6 product.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Unauthenticated network read via crafted POST with no complexity; impact confined to DMZ configuration confidentiality - no integrity or availability effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre).

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Sep 01, 2026 - 17:22 NVD
7.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
HIGH 7.5
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect access control in the getDmzCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain DMZ configuration information via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

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Why It Matters

TOTOLINK T6 routers at firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allow any network-connected attacker to retrieve DMZ configuration without authentication, exposing the organization's network segmentation strategy and internal host mappings. This reconnaissance capability directly undermines DMZ security controls and enables attackers to plan targeted network intrusions. Immediate inventory and compensating controls are required given the absence of vendor patches.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Implement: (1) network ACLs restricting /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi access to administrative IP ranges only; (2) disable router remote management if not mission-critical; (3) place affected routers on isolated management VLANs with ingress filtering; (4) enable logging and alerting on POST requests to getDmzCfg endpoint; (5) segment internal network to limit trust granted based on DMZ configuration; (6) evaluate managed or replacement hardware with current firmware.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 93% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
consumer SOHO router, limited enterprise or production footprint
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

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 No
EPSS 0.2%
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
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

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