CVE-2026-51689 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can trigger firmware upgrade changes via a crafted POST request, potentially leading to privilege escalation or code execution.
- 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-2026-51689?
CVE-2026-51689 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect access control in the setUpgradeFW function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger firmware-upgrade workflow changes via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-51689?
How do I fix CVE-2026-51689?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-51689 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-2026-51689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-51689 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68j6-9q5v-hxhw.