Description
Incorrect access control in the setNtpCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to alter time synchronization settings via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Published: 2026-08-31
Score: n/a
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw resides in the setNtpCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015. It is an access control weakness that permits an unauthenticated user to send a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi and change the router's NTP settings. This unauthorized modification can alter how the device synchronizes its clock and maps to improper access control (CWE‑284). Based on the description, it is inferred that altering the NTP configuration could affect time‑related operations such as logging, authentication, and scheduled tasks.

Affected Systems

TOTOLINK T6 routers running firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 are affected. No other product variants or firmware releases are listed as impacted; vendor and product identification is unavailable.

Risk and Exploitability

The likely attack vector is an unauthenticated network attacker sending a crafted HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. No authentication or strict input validation is performed, so any host that can reach the router's web interface can modify the NTP settings. The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The risk is highest for devices exposed to the internet or insecure local networks. The weakness allows an attacker to influence device time, which could undermine time‑dependent processes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 16:07 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the router firmware to a release that includes the NTP configuration fix when it becomes available.
  • Restrict or block remote access to the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint, for example by disabling remote management or applying a firewall rule that allows only trusted IP addresses.
  • Configure the device to use a trusted NTP source or disable automatic time synchronization until a patch is applied, and secure the router with a strong administrative password to prevent local unauthorized changes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 16:07 UTC.

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History

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Time Configuration Change in TOTOLINK T6 Router Firmware 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015
Weaknesses CWE-284

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect access control in the setNtpCfg function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to alter time synchronization settings via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-31T13:44:23.498Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-51673

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-31T14:17:15.037

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:59:32.817

Link: CVE-2026-51673

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Updated: 2026-08-31T16:15:08Z

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