Totolink N200RE cstecgi.cgi UploadFirmwareFile os command injection
CVE-2024-0297

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
N200RE
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An OS command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Totolink N200RE router's firmware version 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the UploadFirmwareFile functionality within the '/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi' file. Malicious actors can exploit this weakness by manipulating the 'FileName' argument, which may allow them to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This exploit can be initiated remotely, exposing the product to significant security risks. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and the vendor has not responded to inquiries regarding its remediation.

Affected Version(s)

N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-0297 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.249863
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.249863
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https://github.com/jylsec/vuldb/blob/main/TOTOLINK/N200RE...
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

jylsec (VulDB User)
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