Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A network-reachable flaw in TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 reportedly lets an unauthenticated attacker change whether WPS is available. This could alter the router’s wireless security posture without administrator approval. The CVE is rated critical, although the supplied description does not substantiate every impact implied by its CVSS score.
Executive priority
Treat this as an urgent inventory and containment issue because exploitation reportedly requires no authentication. Prioritize externally reachable or broadly accessible devices, while confirming vendor remediation before approving firmware deployment.
Technical view
The setWiFiWpsCfg function lacks correct access control (CWE-284). An unauthenticated attacker can reportedly send a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi and modify WPS availability. CVSS 3.1 scores it 9.8 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to TOTOLINK T6 devices running the specifically identified firmware version whose affected CGI interface is reachable by an attacker. The supplied structured affected-product fields are blank, so broader model or version impact is not established.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not identify confirmed active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. Public coordination references exist, but the supplied evidence does not establish exploit prevalence, observed attacks, or a confirmed patched release.
Researcher notes
The title and description identify one T6 firmware build, but structured affected fields contain only “n/a.” The 9.8 vector claims high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, while the description explicitly documents only changing WPS availability. Patch status and real-world exploitation remain unconfirmed in the supplied evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory TOTOLINK T6 devices and identify those running firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015.
- Restrict device management interfaces to trusted networks and authorized administrators.
- Prevent management-interface exposure to the internet or other untrusted networks.
- Check TOTOLINK guidance for a confirmed fixed firmware; do not assume the linked download is patched.
- Isolate or replace affected devices if no verified vendor remediation is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm device model and firmware through authorized asset-management or administrative records.
- Verify the management interface is unreachable from untrusted networks.
- Review device configuration and available logs for unexpected WPS availability changes.
- Compare installed firmware against current TOTOLINK security and download guidance.
- After remediation, confirm access controls and WPS settings remain consistent with policy.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.totolink.net/home/menu/detail/menu_listtpl/download/id/190/ids/36.htmlCVE reference, mitre
- https://www.totolink.net/CVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/DarkBoulder/CVE-Vendor-Coordination/blob/main/TOTOLINK/README.mdCVE reference, mitre
- https://github.com/ShengWu00/CVE-Vendor-Coordination/blob/main/TOTOLINK/README.mdCVE reference, mitre
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Improper Access Control
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