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CVE-2026-5978: OS Command Injection in Totolink A7100RU

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-5978cvecve-2026-5978
Published: Thu Apr 09 2026 (04/09/2026, 20:30:15 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Totolink
Product: A7100RU

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. Affected is the function setWiFiAclRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument mode leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 21:21:01 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability affects the Totolink A7100RU router firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The issue resides in the CGI handler component, specifically in the setWiFiAclRules function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. By manipulating the 'mode' parameter, an unauthenticated remote attacker can perform OS command injection, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but no official patch or remediation level has been documented.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the affected device without authentication, potentially leading to complete compromise of the router. This can affect device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider disabling remote management interfaces if enabled and restrict network access to the device to trusted users only. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-09T12:11:50.100Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69d814ae1cc7ad14da216536

Added to database: 4/9/2026, 9:05:50 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:21:01 PM

Last updated: 4/10/2026, 7:54:34 AM

Views: 6

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