CVE-2024-42543: TOTOLINK A3700R v9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 has a buffer overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Aug 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
To mitigate CVE-2024-42543, organizations should first verify if they are using the affected TOTOLINK A3700R firmware version 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. Immediate steps include restricting access to the router's management interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to trusted hosts only. Disabling remote management features and changing default credentials can reduce exposure. Monitoring network traffic for anomalous activity targeting the http_host parameter or unusual login attempts may help detect exploitation attempts. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should contact TOTOLINK support for firmware updates or advisories. As a temporary workaround, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative models or vendors that have addressed this vulnerability. Regularly updating firmware and maintaining an inventory of network devices will aid in timely vulnerability management. Finally, educating users about the risks of exposed network devices and enforcing strong network security policies will reduce the likelihood of successful exploitation.
Description
TOTOLINK A3700R v9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 has a buffer overflow vulnerability in the http_host parameter in the loginauth function.