CVE-2024-42742

Summary

CVE-2024-42742 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the TOTOLINK X5000r v9.1.0cu.2350_b20230313 router. The issue lies in the /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi file, where the setUrlFilterRules function contains an OS command injection flaw. Attackers with authentication access can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious packets to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access or system compromise. It is recommended that users immediately apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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