CVE-2026-7242: Totolink A8000RU CGI cstecgi.cgi setOpenVpnClientCfg os command injection

Published Apr 28, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643b20200521. Impacted is the function setOpenVpnClientCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument enabled can lead to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TOTOLINK Totolink A8000RU=7.1cu.643_b20200521

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Totolink A8000RU to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.1cu.643_b20200521
  2. Compensating control

    Since the attack may be performed from remote against Totolink A8000RU CGI Handler /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi setOpenVpnClientCfg (os command injection), restrict remote access to the device’s CGI/admin interface (e.g., firewall/ACL/WAF) to trusted sources only.

Event History

Apr 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 2, 58309
Event
via FIRST·11:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7242?

CVE-2026-7242 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7242?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2026-7242, users should update their Totolink A8000RU firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-7242?

CVE-2026-7242 can be exploited through OS command injection via the setOpenVpnClientCfg function in the CGI Handler.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2026-7242?

The vulnerability CVE-2026-7242 affects the Totolink A8000RU router running firmware version 7.1cu.643_b20200521.

5

Is CVE-2026-7242 being actively exploited in the wild?

At the time of assessment, there is no confirmed evidence of active exploitation of CVE-2026-7242.

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