CVE-2024-0298: totolink n200re_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-0298 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in totolink n200re_firmware. EPSS estimates a 3.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-01-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-06-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Totolink N200RE 9.3.5u.6139_B20201216. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function setDiagnosisCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument ip leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249864. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

• 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.