CVE-2026-51738 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can reset device configuration and reboot the TOTOLINK T6 router via a crafted POST request.

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-2026-51738?

CVE-2026-51738 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 LoadDefSettings function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to reset the device configuration and reboot the device via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-51738?

How do I fix CVE-2026-51738?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-51738 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-2026-51738 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-51738 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9rcc-9879-8p63.

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