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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2026-5677

CVE-2026-5677: Totolink A7100RU RCE Vulnerability

CVE-2026-5677 is a remote code execution flaw in Totolink A7100RU routers that allows attackers to execute OS commands via the resetFlags parameter. This article covers the technical details, affected versions, and mitigation.

Updated: May 14, 2026

CVE-2026-5677 Overview

CVE-2026-5677 is an OS command injection vulnerability affecting the Totolink A7100RU router running firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The flaw resides in the CsteSystem function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, where the resetFlags argument is passed to a system command without proper sanitization [CWE-77]. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability remotely over the network without authentication or user interaction. A public proof-of-concept exploit has been disclosed, increasing the likelihood of opportunistic attacks against exposed devices.

Critical Impact

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary operating system commands through the resetFlags parameter, leading to unauthorized command execution on affected Totolink A7100RU devices.

Affected Products

  • Totolink A7100RU router
  • Firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024
  • Web management interface served via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-04-06 - CVE-2026-5677 published to NVD
  • 2026-04-29 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-5677

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability exists in the CsteSystem function exposed through the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint on the Totolink A7100RU router. The function accepts the resetFlags argument from HTTP requests and incorporates it into an operating system command without sufficient validation or escaping. This pattern is a textbook OS command injection issue classified under [CWE-77], Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command.

The attack surface is reachable across the network. Any device that can reach the router's management interface, including routers exposed to the internet or accessible from adjacent network segments, can be targeted. Authentication is not required, which lowers the barrier to exploitation for unauthenticated remote attackers.

A proof-of-concept has been published to a public GitHub repository, providing technical details on the request structure required to trigger the injection. With an EPSS percentile of 89.5, the vulnerability ranks in the upper tier of CVEs most likely to be exploited in the near term.

Root Cause

The root cause is the unsafe concatenation of user-controlled input into a shell command within CsteSystem. Special shell metacharacters such as ;, |, &, and backticks supplied in resetFlags are passed through to the underlying command interpreter, allowing attacker-supplied commands to execute alongside the intended action.

Attack Vector

An attacker crafts an HTTP request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi invoking the CsteSystem function and embeds shell metacharacters in the resetFlags parameter. Because the router executes the resulting string in a shell context, the injected payload runs with the privileges of the web service, typically root on embedded Linux devices. Refer to the GitHub PoC Repository and the VulDB Vulnerability #355504 entry for the exact payload format.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-5677

Indicators of Compromise

  • HTTP POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi containing the resetFlags parameter with shell metacharacters such as ;, |, &, $(), or backticks.
  • Unexpected outbound connections from the router to attacker-controlled infrastructure following management interface access.
  • New or modified processes, cron entries, or startup scripts on the router that were not deployed by administrators.

Detection Strategies

  • Inspect network traffic and reverse proxy logs for requests targeting cstecgi.cgi with anomalous resetFlags values.
  • Alert on management interface traffic originating from untrusted networks or external sources.
  • Correlate router configuration changes with corresponding administrative sessions to identify unauthorized modifications.

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Forward router syslog and web server access logs to a centralized logging platform for retention and analysis.
  • Baseline normal administrative request patterns and flag deviations such as off-hours access or repeated parameter probing.
  • Monitor DNS and egress flows from the router segment for beaconing patterns indicative of post-exploitation activity.

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-5677

Immediate Actions Required

  • Restrict access to the router's web management interface to trusted internal hosts only and block exposure to the public internet.
  • Place affected Totolink A7100RU devices behind a firewall that filters requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi from untrusted networks.
  • Rotate administrative credentials and review router configuration for unauthorized changes such as DNS overrides or remote access settings.

Patch Information

As of the last NVD update on 2026-04-29, no vendor patch has been referenced for CVE-2026-5677. Check the Totolink Security Page for firmware updates addressing this issue. Until a fix is available, treat affected devices as exposed and apply compensating network controls.

Workarounds

  • Disable remote management on the WAN interface so the cstecgi.cgi endpoint is unreachable from outside the LAN.
  • Segment the router management plane onto a dedicated VLAN accessible only by administrative hosts.
  • Replace end-of-support or unpatched A7100RU devices with current models that receive active security maintenance.
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# Example: restrict management interface access with iptables on an upstream gateway
iptables -A FORWARD -p tcp -d <router_ip> --dport 80 -s <admin_subnet> -j ACCEPT
iptables -A FORWARD -p tcp -d <router_ip> --dport 80 -j DROP
iptables -A FORWARD -p tcp -d <router_ip> --dport 443 -s <admin_subnet> -j ACCEPT
iptables -A FORWARD -p tcp -d <router_ip> --dport 443 -j DROP

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeRCE

  • Vendor/TechTotolink

  • SeverityMEDIUM

  • CVSS Score5.5

  • EPSS Probability4.74%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityLow
  • CWE References
  • CWE-77
  • Technical References
  • GitHub PoC Repository

  • VulDB Submission #792606

  • VulDB Vulnerability #355504

  • VulDB CTI for #355504

  • Totolink Security Page
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