CVE-2026-31027: TOTOlink A3600R v5.9c.4959 contains a buffer overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Apr 2026
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-2026-31027, organizations should immediately identify any TOTOlink A3600R routers running firmware version 5.9c.4959. Since no official patches are currently available, network administrators should consider the following specific actions: 1) Isolate affected devices from untrusted networks or restrict access to the management interface using firewall rules or VLAN segmentation. 2) Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable setAppEasyWizardConfig interface if possible, or disable remote management features temporarily. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or attempts to exploit the rootSsid parameter. 4) Engage with TOTOlink support or vendor channels to obtain firmware updates or security advisories. 5) Plan for prompt firmware upgrade once a patch is released. 6) Employ network intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures targeting buffer overflow attempts against this router model. 7) Educate users and administrators about the risks and signs of compromise related to this vulnerability. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on limiting exposure of the vulnerable interface and proactive monitoring until a patch is available.
Description
TOTOlink A3600R v5.9c.4959 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the setAppEasyWizardConfig interface of /lib/cste_modules/app.so. The vulnerability occurs because the rootSsid parameter is not properly validated for length, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.