CVE-2024-27521: TOTOLINK A3300R · OS Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 74% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict remote access to the TOTOLINK A3300R devices by disabling WAN-side management interfaces or limiting access to trusted IP addresses only.
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable routers from sensitive internal networks and critical assets.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected outbound connections originating from these devices.
- If possible, downgrade or upgrade firmware to versions not affected by this vulnerability once official patches are released; until then, avoid using the vulnerable firmware version.
- Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting command injection attempts on router management interfaces.
- Conduct regular audits of router configurations and logs to detect unauthorized changes or access.
- Educate network administrators about the vulnerability and enforce strong internal controls around device management.
- Consider deploying network-level firewall rules to block suspicious traffic targeting the "setOpModeCfg" function or related endpoints.
- Engage with TOTOLINK support channels to obtain updates on patch availability and guidance.
- Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential router compromise scenarios.
Description
TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 was discovered to contain an unauthenticated remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via multiple parameters in the "setOpModeCfg" function. This security issue allows an attacker to take complete control of the device. In detail, exploitation allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands with administrative privileges (i.e., as user "root").