Command Injection Vulnerability in Totolink A7100RU Router
CVE-2026-5978

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Totolink
Status
A7100ru
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 April 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-5978?

A critical security weakness has been identified in the Totolink A7100RU router's CGI handler, specifically within the setWiFiAclRules function located in /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the 'mode' argument, leading to OS command injection attacks that can be executed remotely. Given that this vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, it poses a significant risk to users if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024

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-2026-5978 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/356532
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/356532/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/791825
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CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
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

LtzHuster2 (VulDB User)
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