CVE-2022-38511 Command injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 28 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on TOTOLINK A810R routers via the downloadFile.cgi component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-38511?

CVE-2022-38511 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK A810R V5.9c.4050_B20190424 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component downloadFile.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38511?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A810r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2022-38511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q686-qg49-f6hm.