Description
Incorrect access control in the delDevice function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to request deletion of a managed slave device 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

This vulnerability is an incorrect access control flaw in the delDevice function, allowing an attacker who can send an HTTP POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi to delete a managed slave device without authentication. The weakness is consistent with CWE‑285 (Improper Authorization) and results in loss of service on the affected router, potential data loss from the removed device, and a disruption of the managed network infrastructure.

Affected Systems

TOTOLINK network equipment, specifically the T6 router model running firmware version 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015, is affected. The flaw originates in that firmware build as noted in the vendor references.

Risk and Exploitability

The exploit requires only network access to the device’s web interface and no user credentials, implying a high abuse potential if the router is exposed to an untrusted network. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, leaving the exact exploitation probability uncertain. However, the lack of authentication and the ability to remove managed devices directly indicates that a remote attacker could potentially cause significant service disruption. Without a repaired CVSS score, the severity is inferred from the impact description above.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 18:23 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the router firmware to a version that resolves the access control flaw
  • If upgrade is unavailable, disable the web‑based management interface or block the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi endpoint from external networks
  • Implement network segmentation or firewall rules to restrict access to the router’s HTTP interface to trusted management hosts
  • Consider monitoring outbound traffic for unexpected POST requests to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi to detect attempts to exploit the flaw

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 31, 2026 at 18:23 UTC.

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History

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthenticated Deletion of Managed Device via POST Request
First Time appeared Totolink
Totolink t6
Weaknesses CWE-285
Vendors & Products Totolink
Totolink t6

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Incorrect access control in the delDevice function of TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 allows unauthenticated attackers to request deletion of a managed slave device via sending a crafted POST request to /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
References

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-31T17:18:38.622Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-51729

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-31T18:17:18.653

Modified: 2026-08-31T18:17:18.653

Link: CVE-2026-51729

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Updated: 2026-08-31T18:30:03Z

Weaknesses