Totolink A8000RU Command Injection Vulnerability in Web Management Interface

Vulnerability

A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Totolink A8000RU router, specifically in version 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The issue arises in the Web Management Interface, within the 'setPasswordCfg' function of the '/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi' file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands by manipulating the 'admpass' parameter. The exploitation of this vulnerability is publicly documented and available.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for arbitrary command execution on the affected device.

Reproduction

To reproduce this vulnerability, send a POST request to '/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi' with the 'admpass' parameter set to a command, such as 'ls>./setPasswordCfg.txt'. The router will execute the command and create a text file containing the command output.

Added: May 26, 2026, 6:58 PM
Updated: May 26, 2026, 6:58 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
4.5
impact
7.5
exploitability
9.1
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.4
threat
6.4
urgency
2.9
incentive
8.3

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