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TOTOLINK T6 EUVDEUVD-2026-67925

| CVE-2026-51641 HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-28 mitre GHSA-674f-prpq-5p64
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 on network
  2. Delivery
    Send unauthenticated POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi with getWiFiMeshConfig action
  3. Exploit
    Receive mesh configuration and runtime state data
  4. Execution
    Map mesh topology and node addresses
  5. Impact
    Target mesh nodes or connected clients for follow-on attacks

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

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Exploitation Conditions

Network-level reachability to the TOTOLINK T6 HTTP management interface is the sole prerequisite. CVSS PR:N/UI:N/AC:L confirms no authentication, no user interaction, and no special configuration is required on the router itself - the vulnerability exists in the default firmware state. Exploitation is bounded by network topology: LAN-side users can exploit by default; remote attackers require WAN-side remote management to be enabled, which is a non-default configuration on most consumer routers. The specific firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 is named in the CVE; other versions are neither confirmed vulnerable nor confirmed safe.

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 genuine ease of exploitation: network-accessible with no credentials, no complexity, and no user interaction. However, impact is strictly limited to confidentiality - no integrity or availability compromise is possible through this endpoint. SSVC rates automation as yes (trivially scriptable) and technical impact as partial, meaning this is a real but bounded vulnerability. EPSS at 0.18% (7th percentile) indicates no measurable exploitation activity in current threat telemetry, consistent with SSVC exploitation=none. The practical risk is concentrated in deployments where the management interface is exposed beyond the LAN - if WAN-side remote management is disabled (the common default), the attack surface is restricted to local network users. The mesh configuration data exposed could enable network reconnaissance and identification of mesh node addresses for follow-on attacks, but does not directly enable code execution or persistence.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with network access to the TOTOLINK T6 management interface sends a crafted HTTP POST to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi specifying the getWiFiMeshConfig action with no authentication headers or session tokens. The router returns the full mesh network configuration and runtime state, revealing node addresses, mesh topology, and operational parameters. The attacker uses this data to map the mesh network and identify additional nodes or connected hosts for follow-on targeting. No public proof-of-concept code has been identified, though the technique is trivially constructible from the CVE description alone.

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 access to the getWiFiMeshConfig endpoint on TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 exposes mesh network configuration and runtime state to any attacker reachable over the management interface. The CGI handler at /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi fails to enforce authentication before executing getWiFiMeshConfig, returning sensitive mesh topology data in response to a single crafted POST request with no credentials. No public exploit or active exploitation has been identified; EPSS at 0.18% (7th percentile) and SSVC exploitation=none confirm low observed exploitation pressure despite the SSVC automatable=yes rating.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis. Monitor TOTOLINK firmware releases at https://www.totolink.net/ and the T6 download page at https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html for updates. As an immediate compensating control, restrict access to the router's HTTP management interface and specifically to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi using firewall ACLs on upstream network equipment, limiting reachability to trusted LAN hosts only - this eliminates the network attack vector without requiring a firmware change. If WAN-side remote management is enabled, disable it immediately, as this is the highest-risk configuration. Do not expose port 80 or the management interface to untrusted VLANs or guest networks. These controls do not remediate the underlying authentication bypass but render the vulnerability unexploitable from external networks.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

TOTOLINK T6 is a consumer/SOHO mesh Wi-Fi router running embedded Linux firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. The vulnerable component is the getWiFiMeshConfig CGI function handler exposed via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, the router's primary web management API. CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) applies: the function executes and returns sensitive output - mesh node configuration, runtime state, and topology data - without performing any authentication or session validation check on the incoming POST request. This class of flaw is endemic to TOTOLINK firmware, where multiple CGI functions in the same cstecgi.cgi dispatcher share this access control failure pattern. CPE data carries the placeholder cpe:2.3:a:n/a:n/a rather than an accurate TOTOLINK entry.

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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

Network-accessible unauthenticated endpoint; no credentials required; impact is read-only confidentiality disclosure with no integrity or availability consequence.

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 (None) 7.5 (HIGH)
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Aug 28, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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

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Why It Matters

TOTOLINK T6 routers running firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 expose mesh network topology and configuration to unauthenticated attackers, enabling network reconnaissance. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, but the lack of vendor patch and unauthenticated access requirement necessitate immediate isolation of management interfaces. Organizations deploying this model must restrict access to prevent disclosure of infrastructure intelligence that could support follow-on network attacks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: restrict management interface access via firewall rules to authorized administrative networks only; implement network segmentation to isolate affected devices from untrusted networks; disable mesh functionality if operationally feasible; deploy monitoring for suspicious access to the getWiFiMeshConfig endpoint; maintain detailed access logs for audit and incident response.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 93% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
consumer/SOHO mesh router, limited enterprise deployment footprint
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

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

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