CVE-2024-7160: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513

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MEDIUM 6.3MITIGATE

CVE-2024-7160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting a3700r firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. Affected is the function setWanCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument hostName leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-272574 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about thi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-07-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: totolink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-28 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

totolink a3700r firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 9.1.2u.5822_b20200513

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.1.2u.5822_b20200513

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7160?

a3700r firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7160 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7160 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-7160 affect?

CVE-2024-7160 affects a3700r firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK A3700R 9.1.2u.5822_B20200513. Affected is the function setWanCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument hostName leads to command injection. It is

How urgent is CVE-2024-7160?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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References

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