CVE-2026-82597: Command Injection in TOTOLINK NR1800X
Description
CVE-2026-82597 is a command injection vulnerability in the TOTOLINK NR1800X router firmware version 9.1.0u.6681_B20230703. The flaw exists in the setUssd function within the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file, where manipulation of the 'ussd' argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Exploit code is publicly available, but no official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
TOTOLINK
NR1800X
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects TOTOLINK NR1800X firmware version 9.1.0u.6681_B20230703. The issue is a command injection in the setUssd function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint. By manipulating the 'ussd' parameter, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity. Although exploit code is publicly available, there is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and the remediation level is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially leading to unauthorized control or disruption of the router. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction, increasing the risk of compromise. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict remote access to the device's management interface and monitor for suspicious activity related to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint. Avoid exposing the device to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-30T06:27:13.531Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a94d3dbacd9273b49511806
Added to database: 08/31/2026, 01:07:39 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:38:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 06:48:21 UTC
Views: 99
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