How severe is CVE-2024-7160?

CVE-2024-7160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-7160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7160?

CVE-2024-7160 affects Totolink A3700r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7160?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-7160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48128.

When was CVE-2024-7160 published?

CVE-2024-7160 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7160

CVE-2024-7160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Totolink A3700r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
CVSS v4: 5.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48128
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Totolink A3700r Firmware
Published: 2024-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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 this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7160?: 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 this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-7160?: CVE-2024-7160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-7160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7160?: CVE-2024-7160 affects Totolink A3700r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-7160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48128.
When was CVE-2024-7160 published?: CVE-2024-7160 was published on 2024-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a3700r_firmware:9.1.2u.5822_b20200513:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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