Overview
The cybersecurity landscape is littered with vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious actors. One such vulnerability, recently discovered in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105, has been designated as critical due to its potential for system compromise and data leakage. It affects an unknown functionality of the file /boafrm/formDosCfg of the HTTP POST Request Handler component. This vulnerability is especially significant because not only does it allow remote attacks, but its details have also been publicly disclosed, raising the possibility of widespread exploitation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-5737
Severity: Critical (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
TOTOLINK X15 | 1.0.0-B20230714.1105
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability exists in the HTTP POST Request Handler component of TOTOLINK X15 routers. Specifically, the vulnerability is located within the /boafrm/formDosCfg file. The flaw arises from the improper handling of the ‘submit-url’ argument, leading to a buffer overflow condition. This condition can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, thereby potentially compromising the system or leaking sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This could be done using a malicious HTTP POST request directed at the vulnerable endpoint:
POST /boafrm/formDosCfg HTTP/1.1
Host: target.totolink.com
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
submit-url=<MALICIOUS_PAYLOAD>In the above example, `
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. In the interim, employing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) could serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help monitor and block suspicious activities, thereby providing a layer of defense against potential attacks exploiting this vulnerability.