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CVE-2024-42545: TOTOLINK A3700R v9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 has a buffer overflow

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 12 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement specific mitigations to reduce risk. First, isolate the TOTOLINK A3700R routers from direct exposure to untrusted networks by placing them behind additional firewalls or VPNs to restrict external access to management interfaces. Disable remote management features if enabled to prevent external exploitation. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or attempts to exploit the ssid parameter. Consider replacing affected devices with alternative routers from vendors with active security support. If replacement is not immediately feasible, restrict access to the router’s web interface and services to trusted internal IP addresses only. Regularly audit router configurations and firmware versions to detect unauthorized changes. Employ network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised. Stay informed about vendor advisories for patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, educate users about the risks and signs of network compromise related to router vulnerabilities.

Description

TOTOLINK A3700R v9.1.2u.5822_B20200513 has a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ssid parameter in setWizardCfg function.

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