Overview
A critical security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-4733, has been discovered in TOTOLINK’s A3002R and A3002RU 3.0.0-B20230809.1615 routers. This vulnerability has potential for system compromise and data leakage, posing a significant risk to any individual or organization using the affected products. Given the widespread usage of these routers, the discovered vulnerability is of high concern and immediate attention is recommended.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-4733
Severity: Critical (CVSS 8.8)
Attack Vector: Remote
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
TOTOLINK A3002R | 3.0.0-B20230809.1615
TOTOLINK A3002RU | 3.0.0-B20230809.1615
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the HTTP POST Request Handler of the /boafrm/formIpQoS file. The flaw is triggered when an attacker manipulates the ‘mac’ argument in the HTTP POST request, leading to a buffer overflow. This overflow can potentially allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system, leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. An attacker sends a maliciously crafted HTTP POST request to the router:
POST /boafrm/formIpQoS HTTP/1.1
Host: target-router-ip
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
mac=00:00:00:00:00:00%00...[additional characters to overflow the buffer]In this example, the ‘mac’ argument is filled with an excessive number of characters, causing a buffer overflow in the router’s memory.
Mitigation Recommendations
While the best course of action is to apply a vendor-supplied patch, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation. These solutions can potentially detect and block the malicious HTTP POST requests that exploit this vulnerability. Users are strongly encouraged to contact their vendor for specific patching instructions and to apply the patch immediately.
It is also recommended to restrict network access to the router’s management interface and ensure that it is not accessible from the public internet. This will reduce the attack surface and the likelihood of a successful exploit.
Conclusion
CVE-2025-4733 is a critical vulnerability that affects TOTOLINK’s A3002R and A3002RU 3.0.0-B20230809.1615 routers. It’s imperative for users and administrators of these routers to apply the vendor-supplied patch to prevent potential system compromise or data leakage. As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, it’s vital to maintain a proactive stance on security and continually monitor systems for potential vulnerabilities.