CVE-2022-37083 : Security Advisory and Response

TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the ip parameter at the function setDiagnosisCfg.

Understanding CVE-2022-37083

This CVE identifies a command injection vulnerability in TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022.

What is CVE-2022-37083?

CVE-2022-37083 is a security flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the ip parameter in the setDiagnosisCfg function of TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022.

The Impact of CVE-2022-37083

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized command execution on the affected system, potentially resulting in a complete compromise of the device's security.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-37083

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in the handling of the ip parameter within the setDiagnosisCfg function, allowing malicious actors to inject and execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

TOTOLINK A7000R V9.1.0u.6115_B20201022 is confirmed to be impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this issue by crafting malicious input for the ip parameter to execute unauthorized commands on the device.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2022-37083 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is recommended to update the affected TOTOLINK A7000R devices to a patched version that addresses the command injection vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential intrusions and regularly monitor for any unauthorized activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from TOTOLINK and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.