CVE-2025-6953: TOTOLINK A3002RU · Buffer Overflow
Affects TOTOLINK A3002RUSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 1 Jul 2025
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubtotolink/A3002RUpkg:github/totolink/A3002RUOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately inventory their network infrastructure to identify any TOTOLINK A3002RU devices running the affected firmware version 3.0.0-B20230809.1615. Until an official patch is released, it is critical to implement compensating controls such as restricting access to the router's management interfaces via network segmentation and firewall rules, allowing only trusted IP addresses to communicate with the device. Disabling remote management features and HTTP POST access to the vulnerable endpoint, if configurable, can reduce exposure. Network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) should be updated with signatures to detect exploit attempts targeting the /boafrm/formParentControl endpoint and the 'submit-url' parameter. Monitoring network traffic for anomalous POST requests and unusual router behavior is advised. Organizations should also engage with TOTOLINK support channels to obtain information on patch availability and apply updates promptly once released. For critical environments, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware that is actively supported and regularly patched. Finally, educating IT staff about this vulnerability and encouraging vigilance against suspicious network activity will help mitigate exploitation risks.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK A3002RU 3.0.0-B20230809.1615. Affected is an unknown function of the file /boafrm/formParentControl of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.