CVE-2026-51690: n/a
Description
Incorrect access control in the setWanCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to alter upstream provisioning and connectivity via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 arises from improper access control in the setWanCfg function. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted POST request to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint, enabling alteration of upstream provisioning and connectivity settings. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to change critical WAN configuration parameters, potentially disrupting network connectivity or redirecting traffic. The confidentiality and integrity of the device's network settings are severely compromised. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the device's management interfaces and monitor for suspicious POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Avoid exposing the device management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9591ceacd9273b49360692
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 14:38:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:42:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:21 UTC
Views: 85
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