CVE-2024-0296 Totolink N200RE cstecgi.cgi NTPSyncWithHost os command injection

High 7.3 Published 8 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on Totolink N200RE routers via the NTPSyncWithHost function.

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-2024-0296?

CVE-2024-0296 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Totolink N200RE, published on 8 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function NTPSyncWithHost of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument host_time leads to os command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249862 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-0296?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink N200re Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0296?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-0296 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-2024-0296 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-0296 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pwx-9pq2-mxqx.