CVE-2024-7170: A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3000RU 5.9c.5185

Routine

LOW 3.5MITIGATE

CVE-2024-7170 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting a3000ru firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3000RU 5.9c.5185. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272591. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-259, CWE-798
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 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

totolink a3000ru firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 5.9c.5185_b20201128

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.9c.5185_b20201128

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-2024-7170?

a3000ru firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7170 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7170 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-2024-7170 affect?

CVE-2024-7170 affects a3000ru firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A3000RU 5.9c.5185. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /web_cste/cgi-bin/product.ini. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The explo

How urgent is CVE-2024-7170?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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