CVE-2026-9455: Totolink A8000RU · OS Command Injection
Affects Totolink A8000RUSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 79% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TotolinkA8000RU | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to restrict access to the router's web management interface from untrusted networks and monitor for any unusual activity. Avoid exposing the management interface to the internet. Follow vendor channels closely for updates on patches or mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-9455 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in the Totolink A8000RU router firmware version 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The flaw exists in the UploadOpenVpnCert function of the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi web management interface component. An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the FileName argument, leading to arbitrary OS command execution. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, indicating a high severity with network attack vector and no required privileges or user interaction.