Overview
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the TOTOLINK A3002RU wireless router version 3.0.0-B20230809.1615. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-6163, enables attackers to manipulate a specific argument in HTTP POST requests, leading to buffer overflow. This issue poses a significant threat as it may be exploited remotely, potentially compromising systems or leading to data leakage.
The importance of mitigating this vulnerability cannot be overstated, given its critical rating and the widespread use of TOTOLINK routers. The exploit has already been disclosed to the public, increasing the urgency to implement preventative measures.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-6163
Severity: Critical, CVSS v3.1 score: 8.8
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
TOTOLINK A3002RU | 3.0.0-B20230809.1615
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability lies within the HTTP POST Request Handler, specifically in the file /boafrm/formMultiAP. An attacker can manipulate the ‘submit-url’ argument in a HTTP POST request, causing a buffer overflow. Buffer overflow occurs when data written to a buffer exceeds its capacity, causing it to overwrite adjacent memory. This consequence can lead to erratic program behavior, system crashes, or the execution of malicious code.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited in an HTTP request:
POST /boafrm/formMultiAP HTTP/1.1
Host: target.totolink.net
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
submit-url=[MALICIOUS_PAYLOAD]In this hypothetical example, [MALICIOUS_PAYLOAD] would be replaced with an exploit designed to cause a buffer overflow.
Mitigation and Prevention
There are two recommended mitigations for this vulnerability. The first, and most effective, is to apply the vendor patch once available. If a patch is not immediately available or there are constraints in applying it, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation.
It’s also recommended to disable remote management of the TOTOLINK A3002RU router if not necessary, as the exploit can be launched remotely.
As always, users are encouraged to monitor their systems for any unusual activity and ensure that all software is kept up-to-date.