RCE in Totolink A7100ru

CVE-2026-5996

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.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.018 (76.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5996?
CVE-2026-5996 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Totolink A7100ru, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2026-04-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-5996?
Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.