CVE-2024-8869 TOTOLINK A720R exportOvpn os command injection

Low 2.3 Published 15 Sep 2024 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on TOTOLINK A720R routers via the exportOvpn function, despite high attack complexity.

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-2024-8869?

CVE-2024-8869 is a low-severity command injection vulnerability in TOTOLINK A720R, published on 15 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A720R 4.1.5. Affected is the function exportOvpn. The manipulation leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A720r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8869 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-2024-8869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9h42-jv2f-gc8x.