Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-37626 affects TOTOLINK A6000R firmware V1.0.1-B20201211.2000. A nearby network attacker may be able to make the device run arbitrary commands. That can compromise router confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the provided sources do not name a vendor patch or confirm active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority network edge risk for any confirmed affected devices. Prioritize inventory and containment first, then vendor guidance or replacement if no supported fix exists.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-78 command injection in the vif_enable function through the iface parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with adjacent-network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle identifies TOTOLINK A6000R V1.0.1-B20201211.2000 as affected.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where TOTOLINK A6000R devices running V1.0.1-B20201211.2000 are reachable from local or adjacent networks. The CVE metadata does not establish internet-wide exposure.
Exploitation context
The issue has a public GitHub reference, so technical details are publicly available. The source bundle says KEV is false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and a public researcher reference. The CVE affected-product fields are generic, but the description names TOTOLINK A6000R V1.0.1-B20201211.2000. No source in the bundle names a patch.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory TOTOLINK A6000R devices and confirm firmware versions.
- Check TOTOLINK guidance for fixed firmware or replacement advice.
- Restrict device administration to trusted management networks only.
- Isolate affected devices if no vendor-supported fix is available.
- Monitor affected networks for unexpected router configuration or service changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any deployed device is TOTOLINK A6000R.
- Verify whether firmware equals V1.0.1-B20201211.2000.
- Review network reachability from adjacent or untrusted local segments.
- Check vendor and CVE references for newly published remediation.
- Review logs for unexplained configuration changes or device instability.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.totolink.net/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/lakemoon602/vuln/blob/main/totolink/TOTOlink%20A6000R%20vif_enable.mdCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.