CVE-2023-6612: Totolink X5000R cstecgi.cgi setWizardCfg os command injection

Published Dec 8, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Totolink X5000R 9.1.0cu.2300B20230112. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function setDdnsCfg/setDynamicRoute/setFirewallType/setIPSecCfg/setIpPortFilterRules/setLancfg/setLoginPasswordCfg/setMacFilterRules/setMtknatCfg/setNetworkConfig/setPortForwardRules/setRemoteCfg/setSSServer/setScheduleCfg/setSmartQosCfg/setStaticDhcpRules/setStaticRoute/setVpnAccountCfg/setVpnPassCfg/setVpnUser/setWiFiAclAddConfig/setWiFiEasyGuestCfg/setWiFiGuestCfg/setWiFiRepeaterConfig/setWiFiScheduleCfg/setWizardCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-247247. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
TOTOLINK X5000r Firmware=9.1.0cu.2300_b20230112
TOTOLINK X5000R

Event History

Dec 8, 2023
CVE Published
03:31 PM
Data Sourced
03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6612?

CVE-2023-6612 has been rated as critical, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6612?

To mitigate CVE-2023-6612, update the Totolink X5000R firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What versions of Totolink X5000R are affected by CVE-2023-6612?

CVE-2023-6612 specifically affects Totolink X5000R firmware version 9.1.0cu.2300_B20230112.

4

What types of configurations are vulnerable in CVE-2023-6612?

CVE-2023-6612 affects functions related to DDNS configuration, dynamic routing, firewall settings, IPSec configuration, and more.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6612 until I can update?

While the best solution is to update, temporarily restricting access to the affected functions may help alleviate some risk.

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