CVE-2026-7823: OS Command Injection in Totolink A8000RU
CVE-2026-7823 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the Totolink A8000RU router firmware version 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The flaw exists in the setAppFilterCfg function within the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file, where manipulation of the 'enable' argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3. Although a public exploit is available, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects the Totolink A8000RU router firmware 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The issue lies in the setAppFilterCfg function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi CGI script, where improper handling of the 'enable' parameter leads to OS command injection. An attacker can remotely supply crafted input to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the device without requiring privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed with an available exploit, but no vendor patch or mitigation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This can result in unauthorized control, data interception, or disruption of network services. The vulnerability is critical due to its remote, unauthenticated nature and high impact on device security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device's CGI interfaces directly to the internet.
CVE-2026-7823: OS Command Injection in Totolink A8000RU
Description
CVE-2026-7823 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the Totolink A8000RU router firmware version 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The flaw exists in the setAppFilterCfg function within the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file, where manipulation of the 'enable' argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3. Although a public exploit is available, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects the Totolink A8000RU router firmware 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The issue lies in the setAppFilterCfg function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi CGI script, where improper handling of the 'enable' parameter leads to OS command injection. An attacker can remotely supply crafted input to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the device without requiring privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed with an available exploit, but no vendor patch or mitigation guidance has been provided yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the router. This can result in unauthorized control, data interception, or disruption of network services. The vulnerability is critical due to its remote, unauthenticated nature and high impact on device security.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider restricting access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks and monitoring for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the device's CGI interfaces directly to the internet.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-04T22:14:08.282Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f97ad1cbff5d8610ab99f1
Added to database: 5/5/2026, 5:06:25 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:29:48 AM
Last updated: 6/18/2026, 5:23:10 AM
Views: 450
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