CVE-2026-5996: OS Command Injection in Totolink A7100RU
A security vulnerability has been detected in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The affected element is the function setAdvancedInfoShow of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument tty_server leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform OS command injection via the tty_server parameter in the setAdvancedInfoShow function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi component on Totolink A7100RU devices running firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The issue arises from insufficient input validation, enabling execution of arbitrary system commands. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting the ease of remote exploitation without privileges or user interaction and the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but currently lacks an official fix or vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full system compromise of the affected Totolink A7100RU device, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely without authentication. This can result in unauthorized control over the device, potentially affecting network security and availability. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, affected users should consider disabling remote access to the device's management interface or isolating the device from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-5996: OS Command Injection in Totolink A7100RU
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The affected element is the function setAdvancedInfoShow of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument tty_server leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform OS command injection via the tty_server parameter in the setAdvancedInfoShow function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi component on Totolink A7100RU devices running firmware 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The issue arises from insufficient input validation, enabling execution of arbitrary system commands. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3 (critical), reflecting the ease of remote exploitation without privileges or user interaction and the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but currently lacks an official fix or vendor advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full system compromise of the affected Totolink A7100RU device, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands remotely without authentication. This can result in unauthorized control over the device, potentially affecting network security and availability. The high CVSS score indicates severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, affected users should consider disabling remote access to the device's management interface or isolating the device from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T12:49:17.501Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d857791cc7ad14da4a0d71
Added to database: 4/10/2026, 1:50:49 AM
Last enriched: 4/17/2026, 11:50:41 AM
Last updated: 5/25/2026, 6:03:52 AM
Views: 81
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