Command Injection Vulnerability in TOTOLINK X18 Wireless Device
CVE-2025-1829

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Totolink
Status
X18
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A command injection vulnerability exists in the TOTOLINK X18 wireless device within the function setMtknatCfg, located in the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the mtkhnatEnable argument, potentially leading to arbitrary command execution on the device's operating system. As the vulnerability can be exploited remotely, it poses significant security risks for devices running the affected firmware version. Although the vendor was informed about the issue, there has been no response or mitigation actions taken.

Affected Version(s)

X18 9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329

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-2025-1829 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.298096
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298096
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.504983
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EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Calmc1 (VulDB User)
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