CVE-2025-5735: TOTOLINK X15 · Buffer Overflow
Affects TOTOLINK X15Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TOTOLINK X15 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate mitigation should include isolating affected TOTOLINK X15 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
- Implement strict network access controls and firewall rules to restrict inbound HTTP POST requests to the /boafrm/formSetLg endpoint or block access to the router's management interface from untrusted networks.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint and signs of buffer overflow exploitation attempts.
- Disable remote management features on the router if not required, reducing the attack surface.
- Engage with TOTOLINK support channels to obtain firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available; if none are forthcoming, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with active security support.
- Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect exploitation attempts.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments focusing on network infrastructure devices.
- Educate IT staff about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving router compromise.
Description
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /boafrm/formSetLg of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.