CVE-2026-51673: n/a
Description
Incorrect access control in the setNtpCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to alter time synchronization settings via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper access control in the setNtpCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted POST request to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint, enabling them to change the device's time synchronization configuration without authorization. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, reflecting its high impact on integrity with no confidentiality or availability impact.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to alter the time synchronization settings of the affected device. While this does not directly compromise confidentiality or availability, it can affect the integrity of system logs and time-dependent operations, potentially undermining forensic investigations or causing operational issues reliant on accurate time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict network access to the device's management interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a95872cacd9273b492acd11
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 13:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:03:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 18:48:21 UTC
Views: 62
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