CVE-2025-2688 TOTOLINK A3000RU Syslog Configuration File ExportSyslog.sh access control

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

An attacker on the local network can access the Syslog export script without proper authorization, potentially exposing sensitive system logs.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-2688?

CVE-2025-2688 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in TOTOLINK A3000RU, published on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in TOTOLINK A3000RU up to 5.9c.5185. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /cgi-bin/ExportSyslog.sh of the component Syslog Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-284, CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2688?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink A3000ru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2688?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2688 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-2025-2688 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-2688 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4xp6-5525-gxpx.

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