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OS Command Injection in Totolink A7100RU setStorageCfg

IdentifiersCVE-2026-5976CWE-78· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2026-5976 is a remote OS command injection vulnerability affecting Totolink A7100RU routers running firmware version 7.4cu.2313_b20191024. The flaw is present in the setStorageCfg function exposed through /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi in the device's CGI Handler. According to the provided content, an attacker can manipulate the sambaEnabled argument to inject and execute operating system commands on the underlying device. The issue is remotely reachable and the available context indicates no authentication or user interaction is required for exploitation. Public exploit code has reportedly been released.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected router. Given the provided CVSS vectors and description, this can result in full compromise of the device, including unauthorized access to sensitive information, modification of configuration or system state, disruption of services, and potential use of the router as a foothold for further activity on the local network.

Mitigation

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Until a fixed firmware version is available, restrict remote access to the router's management interface and CGI endpoints, especially /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi, to trusted administrative networks only. Disable WAN-side administration if enabled, place management behind VPN or ACL controls, and segment affected devices from untrusted networks. If operationally feasible, disable or avoid use of the vulnerable storage/Samba-related configuration functionality. Monitor for suspicious requests targeting setStorageCfg or anomalous command execution on the device, and replace or isolate affected hardware if exposure cannot be reduced.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade to a vendor-fixed firmware release if one is available from Totolink. The provided content does not specify a fixed version, so the exact remediation version is currently not available. If no patch is available, administrators should monitor vendor advisories and apply the first firmware update that addresses CVE-2026-5976 or the vulnerable setStorageCfg handling in /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

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Apr 9, 2026

CVE-2026-5976 - Totolink A7100RU CGI cstecgi.cgi setStorageCfg os command injection

A remote OS command injection vulnerability in the CGI Handler of Totolink A7100RU 7.4cu.2313_b20191024, specifically in setStorageCfg within /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi via manipulation of the sambaEnabled argument.

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