CVE-2026-7546: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Totolink NR1800X
CVE-2026-7546 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Totolink NR1800X router firmware version 9. 1. 0u. 6279_B20210910. The flaw exists in the find_host_ip function of the lighttpd component and can be triggered remotely by manipulating the Host argument. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9. 3, indicating severe impact potential. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-7546 affects the Totolink NR1800X router firmware 9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 and is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the find_host_ip function within the lighttpd component. An attacker can remotely exploit this by sending a specially crafted Host argument, leading to memory corruption. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be executed over the network with low complexity, resulting in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official vendor patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. The critical CVSS score of 9.3 reflects the potential for complete compromise of the router's functionality and security. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure of the affected device to untrusted networks and monitor for updates from Totolink. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
CVE-2026-7546: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Totolink NR1800X
Description
CVE-2026-7546 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Totolink NR1800X router firmware version 9. 1. 0u. 6279_B20210910. The flaw exists in the find_host_ip function of the lighttpd component and can be triggered remotely by manipulating the Host argument. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9. 3, indicating severe impact potential. Although the exploit has been publicly disclosed, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-7546 affects the Totolink NR1800X router firmware 9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 and is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in the find_host_ip function within the lighttpd component. An attacker can remotely exploit this by sending a specially crafted Host argument, leading to memory corruption. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires no privileges or user interaction and can be executed over the network with low complexity, resulting in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official vendor patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device. The critical CVSS score of 9.3 reflects the potential for complete compromise of the router's functionality and security. No confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider limiting exposure of the affected device to untrusted networks and monitor for updates from Totolink. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary fix is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-30T18:56:41.852Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f41c7ccbff5d86102583b4
Added to database: 5/1/2026, 3:22:36 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:36:29 AM
Last updated: 5/1/2026, 8:12:33 AM
Views: 8
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