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CVE-2026-79911: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in TOTOLINK N600R

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Critical
Published: 08/25/2026 (08/25/2026, 22:15:13 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: TOTOLINK
Product: N600R

Description

CVE-2026-79911 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TOTOLINK N600R router firmware version 4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106. The flaw exists in the setSystemConfig function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi CGI handler component, where manipulation of the Hostname argument can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code has been disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation.

CVSS v4.0

Score 10.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

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AILast updated: 09/09/2026, 17:52:09 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects TOTOLINK N600R version 4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106. The setSystemConfig function in the CGI handler improperly handles the Hostname argument, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-119, CWE-121). The flaw allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, indicating critical severity. Exploit code is publicly available, but no known active exploitation in the wild has been reported. No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution on the affected device without any authentication or user interaction. This can compromise the device's integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Given the critical CVSS score and public exploit disclosure, affected devices are at high risk if exposed to untrusted networks.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks and monitor for any suspicious activity related to the CGI handler. Avoid exposing the device's web interface to the internet.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-wgfc-85p2-7526
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-79911"]
Database Specific Severity
CRITICAL
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a8effefacd9273b4908a4e0

Added to database: 08/26/2026, 15:02:07 UTC

Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 17:52:09 UTC

Last updated: 10/09/2026, 06:48:19 UTC

Views: 77

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