OS Command Injection in Totolink Router Web Interface

A security vulnerability has been detected in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. Impacted is the function setWiFiWpsCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. Such manipulation of the argument wscDisabled leads to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

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Analysis

CVE-2026-9434 represents a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Totolik A8000RU router's web management interface. The vulnerability exists in the setWiFiWpsCfg function within /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, where unsanitized input in the wscDisabled parameter allows attackers to inject arbitrary operating system commands. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is easily exploitable without authentication, enabling complete compromise of affected routers. Organizations deploying Totolink A8000RU devices—particularly in enterprise networks, service provider environments, and as edge gateways—face immediate risk of unauthorized access, lateral network movement, and potential botnet enrollment. The public disclosure of this exploit significantly elevates the threat landscape.

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