CVE-2026-7717: Buffer Overflow in Totolink WA300
CVE-2026-7717 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Totolink WA300 router firmware version 5.2cu.7112_B20190227. It affects the UploadCustomModule function in the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi POST request handler. An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the File argument, potentially causing a buffer overflow. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the UploadCustomModule function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi component in Totolink WA300 firmware version 5.2cu.7112_B20190227. The issue arises from improper handling of the File argument in a POST request, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch from the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected device. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of buffer overflows, the impact could be significant, affecting device stability and security. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor Totolink's official channels for updates. Until a patch is released, limiting network exposure of the affected device and restricting access to the management interface may reduce risk.
CVE-2026-7717: Buffer Overflow in Totolink WA300
Description
CVE-2026-7717 is a high-severity buffer overflow vulnerability in the Totolink WA300 router firmware version 5.2cu.7112_B20190227. It affects the UploadCustomModule function in the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi POST request handler. An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the File argument, potentially causing a buffer overflow. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the UploadCustomModule function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi component in Totolink WA300 firmware version 5.2cu.7112_B20190227. The issue arises from improper handling of the File argument in a POST request, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch from the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected device. Given the high CVSS score and the nature of buffer overflows, the impact could be significant, affecting device stability and security. However, no known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is currently available, users should monitor Totolink's official channels for updates. Until a patch is released, limiting network exposure of the affected device and restricting access to the management interface may reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-03T08:09:22.039Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f7f4d7cbff5d86108d83f1
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 1:22:31 AM
Last enriched: 5/11/2026, 2:25:27 AM
Last updated: 6/17/2026, 5:28:57 PM
Views: 99
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