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CVE-2026-7203: OS command injection in Totolink A8000RU (setUrlFilterRules)

A vulnerability in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521 in the setUrlFilterRules function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi allows remote OS command injection via the enable argument - the exploit has been made public...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2026-7203
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2026
Date Published2026-04-28
VendorTotolink
ProductA8000RU
CVSS Score9.8 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was found in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. This vulnerability affects the function setUrlFilterRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument enable results in OS command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Required Actions

Update the Totolink A8000RU firmware to the latest version containing the security patch immediately. If an update is not available, restrict access to the management interface to a trusted internal network only (LAN, VPN) and disable WAN-side access. Change default administrator credentials and monitor logs for unusual requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects A8000RU by Totolink. Check whether your organization uses this router (especially firmware 7.1cu.643_b20200521) and update the firmware or isolate the management interface from untrusted networks without delay.

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