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TOTOLINK T6 EUVDEUVD-2026-68638

| CVE-2026-51711 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-08-31 mitre GHSA-87p9-c5ph-5qc9
9.1
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
    Reach router HTTP interface
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted POST to cstecgi.cgi
  3. Exploit
    Invoke setWiFiWpsStart unauthenticated
  4. Execution
    Router opens WPS pairing window
  5. Persist
    Complete WPS pairing within Wi-Fi range
  6. Impact
    Gain unauthorized LAN access

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

Triggering the WPS window requires only network reachability of the HTTP endpoint /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi on a TOTOLINK T6 running firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015, with no authentication (PR:N), no user interaction, and a crafted POST calling the setWiFiWpsStart function - so the trigger itself has no special configuration prerequisite beyond the endpoint being reachable. The key LIMITING factor is that turning realized impact (network access, data exposure) into reality requires the attacker to be within wireless radio range to complete WPS pairing, and the affected management interface must be reachable from the attacker's network position (LAN by default, or WAN only if remote management is exposed). Exploitation is also constrained to the specific device model and firmware build named; other builds are unverified.

Impact

Signals are mixed. The NVD CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N), reflecting an unauthenticated, low-complexity network trigger with claimed high confidentiality and integrity impact. However, the described direct effect - opening a WPS pairing window - does not by itself disclose or modify data; the high C/I impact is only realized if an attacker within Wi-Fi radio range then completes WPS pairing to join the network, which is an adjacency-dependent follow-on step not captured by AV:N. This suggests the 9.1 may overstate the immediately exploitable impact: the HTTP trigger is remote, but meaningful compromise requires physical proximity to the wireless network. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or POC was provided, so there is no evidence of active or automated exploitation. Realistic priority is moderate for internet-exposed management interfaces and higher for environments where the router's WAN/management is reachable and an attacker can be within wireless range; treat as a real but conditionally-impactful issue rather than a mass-exploitation emergency.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach the router's web interface sends a single crafted unauthenticated POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi invoking setWiFiWpsStart, causing the device to open its WPS pairing window. Positioned within Wi-Fi range, the attacker then completes WPS association to join the network without knowing the passphrase, gaining LAN access to intercept traffic or pivot to internal devices. No public POC is referenced, so exploitation would require crafting the request from knowledge of the CGI function.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 01, 2026

Improper access control in TOTOLINK T6 router firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 lets unauthenticated remote attackers invoke the setWiFiWpsStart function via a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, forcing the device to open a WPS wireless pairing window without any credentials. Because WPS pairing enables a nearby attacker to join the wireless network, this exposes the LAN and its traffic to unauthorized access. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patched firmware version is identified in the provided data, and reference links point only to TOTOLINK's general site and a firmware download page rather than a named fixed build - check the TOTOLINK download page (https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html) for a firmware release later than 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 and apply it if available. As compensating controls: disable WPS entirely in the router configuration (removes the pairing feature attackers abuse, at the cost of manual-only Wi-Fi onboarding); restrict access to the management interface by ensuring /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi and the web admin are not reachable from the WAN and are firewalled to trusted management hosts on the LAN (side effect: remote administration is lost); and, where feasible, place the router's management plane on a segmented VLAN and monitor for unexpected POST requests to cstecgi.cgi. Because completing the attack requires wireless proximity, using WPA2/WPA3 with a strong pre-shared key and monitoring for unexpected new wireless clients further limits real-world impact.

Affected VersionsENISA

n/a n/a

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The T6 is a consumer/SOHO mesh Wi-Fi router whose web management and device control functions are handled by the cstecgi.cgi CGI binary, a common architecture across TOTOLINK's firmware line where a single endpoint dispatches to named functions such as setWiFiWpsStart. The root cause is CWE-284 (Improper Access Control): the setWiFiWpsStart handler does not enforce an authentication/authorization check before acting on the request, so the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) pairing state can be toggled by any caller. WPS is a convenience protocol for joining Wi-Fi without manually entering the passphrase; opening its pairing window on demand undermines the intended requirement that only an authenticated administrator can enable pairing.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 9.1 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Unauthenticated network trigger justifies AV:N/AC:L/PR:N, but direct impact is only enabling WPS; full network access needs wireless-range follow-up, so C/I are downgraded to L and A:N.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Sep 01, 2026 - 14:22 NVD
9.1 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
Aug 31, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Aug 31, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect access control in the setWiFiWpsStart function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to open a wireless pairing window 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 contain a critical flaw allowing unauthenticated attackers to remotely trigger WPS pairing without user intervention, enabling unauthorized wireless network access and exposure of internal systems. While no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, the vulnerability poses severe risk to any organization using this router model.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Disable WPS on all affected TOTOLINK T6 devices; implement network segmentation isolating wireless segments from critical assets; enable wireless intrusion detection and real-time monitoring for unauthorized access attempts; conduct audit for unauthorized wireless associations since device deployment.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 94% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specific budget consumer/SOHO router model, limited enterprise footprint
Data Quality
4 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 CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
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
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
Very High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
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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