CVE-2024-10966 TOTOLINK X18 cstecgi.cgi os command injection

Medium 5.3 Published 7 Nov 2024 Updated 7 Nov 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on TOTOLINK X18 routers via the cstecgi.cgi script, potentially compromising the device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-10966?

CVE-2024-10966 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in TOTOLINK X18, published on 7 Nov 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TOTOLINK X18 9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument enable leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-78, CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-10966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink X18 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-10966 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-2024-10966 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-10966 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw3p-xpcv-h9gq.