A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521 . Affected is the function CsteSystem of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler . The manipulation of the argument HTTP results in os command injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-7156 . The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
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VDB-359755 · SUBMIT #801142 · CVE-2026-7156
TOTOLINK A8000RU 7.1CU.643_B20200521 CGI /CGI-BIN/CSTECGI.CGI CSTESYSTEM HTTP OS COMMAND INJECTION
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Summaryinfo
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CsteSystem of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. This manipulation of the argument HTTP causes os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-7156. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CsteSystem of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument HTTP with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-7156. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Productinfo
Vendor
Totolink
Name
A8000RU
Version
7.1cu.643_b20200521
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://www.totolink.net/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9
VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo
04/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: totolink.net
Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2026-7156 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359755
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entryinfo
Created: 04/26/2026 22:13
Changes: 04/26/2026 22:13 (57)
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Submitter: LtzHuster2
Cache ID: 99:280:101
Submitinfo
Accepted
Submit #801142: Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521 Command Injection (by LtzHuster2)
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