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TOTOLINK T6 EUVDEUVD-2026-69194

| CVE-2026-51765 CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-09-01 mitre GHSA-27pw-48fp-7xr2
9.8
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 cs_broker MQTT endpoint on LAN/mesh network
  2. Delivery
    Craft MQTT message to recvIndirectMeshInfo
  3. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated to cs_broker
  4. Execution
    Insert/replace mesh neighbor records
  5. Impact
    Poison mesh topology / disrupt routing

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's cs_broker MQTT component and the ability to publish a crafted MQTT message to the recvIndirectMeshInfo handler; no authentication, no user interaction, and no special device configuration are needed on affected firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 (CVSS PR:N/UI:N). The key limiting factor is broker reachability: MQTT bus/mesh-coordination services on such devices are frequently bound to the LAN or inter-node network rather than the WAN, so attackers typically need a foothold on the local/mesh network unless the device exposes cs_broker on its WAN interface. Impact is limited to inserting/replacing mesh neighbor records (integrity), not reading device secrets.

Impact

The supplied CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, C:H/I:H/A:H = 9.8) signals trivially exploitable, unauthenticated, high-impact - but the signals conflict when weighed together. EPSS is only 0.18% (7th percentile) and there is no KEV listing and no identified public PoC, indicating no observed or imminent mass exploitation. More importantly, the described action - inserting/replacing mesh neighbor records - is a write/integrity operation; it does not read sensitive data (so C:H is overstated) and does not directly crash the device (A:H is at most indirect via mesh disruption). Realistic exploitability also depends on reachability of cs_broker: MQTT is typically an internal/LAN-side or inter-node bus, so 'AV:N against the WAN' should be verified against the actual deployment. Net: a genuine unauthenticated integrity flaw worth patching on exposed devices, but the 9.8 headline overstates confidentiality/availability and the low EPSS argues against emergency prioritization absent evidence of WAN exposure.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who can reach the router's cs_broker MQTT endpoint - for example another host on the LAN, a compromised IoT device, or the WAN interface if the broker is exposed - publishes a crafted MQTT message to the recvIndirectMeshInfo handler without any credentials. The message inserts or overwrites mesh neighbor records, poisoning the router's view of the mesh topology to redirect or disrupt inter-node traffic. No public PoC is currently identified, and the low CVSS attack complexity means a single crafted message suffices once the broker is reachable.

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

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 02, 2026

Incorrect access control in the recvIndirectMeshInfo function of the TOTOLINK T6 router (firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015) lets remote unauthenticated attackers insert or replace mesh neighbor records by sending a crafted MQTT message to the cs_broker component. The CVSS 9.8 rating reflects an unauthenticated network-facing vector, but the primary real impact is integrity (poisoning of the mesh neighbor table), with no confidentiality read and only indirect availability effect. No public exploit is identified at time of analysis and EPSS is low (0.18%, 7th percentile).

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patched firmware version is identified at time of analysis; monitor the TOTOLINK download portal (https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.html) and apply a firmware update newer than 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 once published. As compensating controls: ensure the cs_broker MQTT service (and its port, commonly 1883/8883) is not reachable from the WAN or untrusted networks by verifying/hardening the device firewall, since exposure of the broker is the precondition for exploitation; restrict LAN access to trusted clients and isolate the router management/mesh plane on a segregated VLAN or SSID where possible (trade-off: may break legitimate mesh-node communication if nodes are separated). If the mesh feature is unused, disable mesh/multi-node operation to remove the attack surface (trade-off: loss of mesh roaming). Given the device class, consider replacement if the vendor does not issue a fix.

Affected VersionsENISA

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The TOTOLINK T6 is a consumer mesh Wi-Fi router. Its mesh cluster nodes coordinate over an internal MQTT message bus served by the cs_broker component; handler functions such as recvIndirectMeshInfo process broker messages to maintain the mesh topology. The flaw is CWE-284 (Improper Access Control): the recvIndirectMeshInfo handler accepts and acts on MQTT messages without authenticating or authorizing the sender, so anyone able to reach cs_broker can write to the mesh neighbor record store. This mirrors a broader family of TOTOLINK T6 MQTT/mesh access-control issues (e.g., CVE-2026-51763, CVE-2026-51770, CVE-2026-51757, CVE-2026-51750) where cs_broker handlers trust unauthenticated broker input.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.1 HIGH

MQTT broker typically reachable on LAN/mesh network (AV:A); unauthenticated write to mesh records gives I:H, no data read (C:N), only indirect disruption (A:L).

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
CVSS changed
Sep 02, 2026 - 18:22 NVD
9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVE Published
Sep 01, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)
CVE Published
Sep 01, 2026 - 00:00 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Incorrect access control in the recvIndirectMeshInfo function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to insert or replace mesh neighbor records via sending a crafted MQTT message to the cs_broker component.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

TOTOLINK T6 routers are vulnerable to remote, unauthenticated attacks that could poison the mesh network's neighbor table, potentially causing misconfiguration or connectivity issues. However, no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and statistical exploitation probability is minimal (0.2% EPSS). The primary risk is network topology integrity rather than data breach or widespread service disruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Network-based mitigations: implement firewall rules restricting MQTT broker (cs_broker component) access to authorized mesh nodes only, implement network segmentation isolating mesh infrastructure from production networks, disable mesh mode on devices where not critical, and monitor mesh configuration logs for unexpected topology modifications.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 93% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
consumer TOTOLINK mesh router, niche home/SOHO footprint
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment 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 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
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +49
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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