CVE-2023-7223 Totolink T6 cstecgi.cgi access control
Remote attackers can bypass access controls to view system logs via the cstecgi.cgi endpoint on Totolink T6 routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-7223?
CVE-2023-7223 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Totolink T6, published on 9 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Totolink T6 4.1.9cu.5241_B20210923. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument topicurl with the input showSyslog leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249867. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7223?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Totolink T6 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7223?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7223 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-7223 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-7223 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Totolink T6
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fw3-xj86-w3c3.