CVE-2026-51725: n/a
Description
CVE-2026-51725 is a critical vulnerability in TOTOLINK T6 firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. It involves incorrect access control in the NTPSyncWithHost function, allowing unauthenticated attackers to change the device clock by sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper access control in the NTPSyncWithHost 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 system clock. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify the device clock, which can lead to potential disruption of time-dependent functions and compromise of system integrity and confidentiality. Availability is not impacted. The high CVSS score indicates a critical severity level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the device management interface and monitor for suspicious POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. Avoid exposing the device 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: 6a95bbe5acd9273b496368cb
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 17:37:41 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:20:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 06:48:16 UTC
Views: 26
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