CVE-2026-5996
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Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The affected element is the function setAdvancedInfoShow of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument tty_server leads to os command injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.9
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-10 02:16:04.043000
Last modified
2026-10-26 22:10:00.163000
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