CVE-2026-51722: n/a
Description
Incorrect access control in the setWiFiRepeaterCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to repoint the device to an attacker-controlled upstream Wi-Fi via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 arises from improper access control in the setWiFiRepeaterCfg function. An attacker without authentication can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted POST request to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint, enabling them to redirect the device's upstream Wi-Fi connection to an attacker-controlled network. This could lead to interception or manipulation of network traffic. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no required privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to repoint the device's upstream Wi-Fi to a malicious network, potentially enabling interception or manipulation of network communications. The vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits 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 interface to trusted users only 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: 6a95b4e5acd9273b495cdc95
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 17:07:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 14:47:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 06:48:16 UTC
Views: 77
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