CVE-2021-27708: totolink a720r_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-27708 is a high (CVSS 10.0) OS Command Injection vulnerability in totolink a720r_firmware. EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 14-04-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Command Injection in TOTOLINK X5000R router with firmware v9.1.0u.6118_B20201102, and TOTOLINK A720R router with firmware v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a modified HTTP request. This occurs because the function executes glibc's system function with untrusted input. In the function, "command" parameter is directly passed to the attacker, allowing them to control the "command" field to attack the OS.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.