CVE-2025-8140: A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A702R 4.0.0-B20230721.1521

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2025-8140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting a702r 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 A702R 4.0.0-B20230721.1521. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /boafrm/formWlanMultipleAP of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument submit-url leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	11.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-120
Published	2025-07-25
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

2025-07-25 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

totolink a702r firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 4.0.0-b20230721.1521

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0-b20230721.1521

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-2025-8140?

a702r firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8140 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8140 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-2025-8140 affect?

CVE-2025-8140 affects a702r firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK A702R 4.0.0-B20230721.1521. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /boafrm/formWlanMultipleAP of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation

How urgent is CVE-2025-8140?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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