Description
Incorrect access control in the getSyslogCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain syslog-related configuration via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Published: 2026-08-28
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can retrieve syslog configuration data by sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi on TOTOLINK T6 devices running firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. The vulnerability is a failure of access control that allows exposure of configuration values that may include logging enabled status, destination hosts, and potentially other diagnostic information. Such disclosure can aid an attacker in mapping network topology, identifying potentially exploitable services, or preparing targeted attacks, thereby impacting confidentiality and serve as groundwork for more severe exploits.

Affected Systems

Hardware vendor TOTOLINK, product T6, firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is < 1% and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no known public exploitation. The CVSS score of 9.1 classifies the vulnerability as Critical, highlighting the substantial risk of information disclosure should unauthenticated attackers obtain syslog configuration. The attack requires unauthenticated HTTP access, likely limited to an internal network or Internet‑exposed device. Despite the low EPSS, the high severity recommends immediate remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 05:53 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the firmware to the latest TOTOLINK release that fixes the access control error
  • Configure network firewall or ACLs to block unauthenticated POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi from external or non‑trusted sources
  • Disable or restrict the syslog configuration interface if it is not required for operation
  • Monitor system logs for unauthorized POST attempts to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 2, 2026 at 05:53 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Access to Syslog Configuration in TOTOLINK T6 via cstecgi CGI

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Access to Syslog Configuration in TOTOLINK T6 via cstecgi CGI
Weaknesses CWE-284

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

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

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-01T16:12:52.956Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-51657

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-01T16:12:47.775Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-28T20:18:09.200

Modified: 2026-09-01T17:17:29.667

Link: CVE-2026-51657

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-02T06:00:07Z

Weaknesses