CVE-2025-6164: TOTOLINK A3002R · Buffer Overflow
Affects TOTOLINK A3002RSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 62% 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 17 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 A3002R | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate firmware upgrade: Check for and apply any patches or updated firmware versions from TOTOLINK addressing CVE-2025-6164.
- Network segmentation: Isolate TOTOLINK A3002R devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise.
- Access control: Implement strict firewall rules to block unsolicited inbound HTTP POST requests to the /boafrm/formMultiAP endpoint from untrusted networks.
- Monitoring and detection: Deploy network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures or heuristics to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
- Device replacement: For organizations with high security requirements, consider replacing vulnerable TOTOLINK A3002R devices with models from vendors with a stronger security track record and timely patching.
- User awareness: Educate users about the risks of using outdated router firmware and encourage regular updates.
- Disable unnecessary services: If feasible, disable the HTTP management interface or restrict it to local management only. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on specific controls tailored to the vulnerability's exploitation vector and affected device capabilities.
Description
A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3002R 4.0.0-B20230531.1404. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /boafrm/formMultiAP of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.