Description
Incorrect access control in the getStationMacByIp function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain a client MAC address via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Published: 2026-08-28
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An incorrect access control check in the getStationMacByIp function of TOTOLINK T6 firmware allows an attacker to send a crafted HTTP POST request to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint and retrieve the MAC address of any client connected to the network. The vulnerability does not require authentication and can be triggered by anyone able to reach the device over the local or public network. The disclosed MAC address can be used for network reconnaissance, assess the presence of specific devices, or prepare for later targeted attacks. This weakness aligns with improper authorization and the unauthorized exposing of sensitive device information.

Affected Systems

TOTOLINK routers running firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 are affected. The vulnerability is specifically tied to the T6 model line, and only the exact firmware revision listed in the advisories is known to be vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The attack vector is a direct HTTP POST request to a publicly exposed CGI script, meaning it is accessible from any network that can communicate with the router. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is not provided, and no EPSS data is available, so the precise severity cannot be quantified. However, the fact that the flaw is unauthenticated and yields device-specific MAC addresses indicates a medium level of risk for enumeration and potential pre‑attack preparation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, which suggests that no documented widespread exploitation has been observed yet. Anyone who can reach the router should however consider this a potential threat and take preventative measures.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest firmware update from TOTOLINK that removes the vulnerable getStationMacByIp function
  • If a patch is not yet available, block or restrict access to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint using the router’s firewall or LAN isolation settings
  • Monitor your network traffic for unexpected POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi and investigate any suspicious activity

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 28, 2026 at 20:36 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Totolink
Totolink t6
Vendors & Products Totolink
Totolink t6

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Retrieval of Client MAC Addresses via getStationMacByIp Endpoint
Weaknesses CWE-284

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect access control in the getStationMacByIp function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain a client MAC address via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-28T16:03:12.066Z

Reserved: 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-51624

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-28T20:18:05.610

Modified: 2026-08-28T21:25:22.770

Link: CVE-2026-51624

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T21:00:04Z

Weaknesses