OS Command Injection in Totolink Router Web Interface

A vulnerability was detected in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. The affected element is the function setQosCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument enable results in os command injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used.

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Analysis

CVE-2026-9435 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability affecting Totolik A8000RU routers through the web management interface. An attacker can manipulate the 'enable' parameter in the setQosCfg function (/cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi) to inject arbitrary operating system commands, achieving remote code execution without authentication. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous because Totolik routers are widely deployed in small office and home office (SOHO) environments, making them attractive targets for botnet recruitment, data exfiltration, and lateral network movement. The public availability of exploit code significantly increases the threat landscape, as opportunistic threat actors can readily weaponize this vulnerability at scale.

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