How severe is CVE-2024-7173?

CVE-2024-7173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7173?

CVE-2024-7173 affects Totolink A3600r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7173?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-7173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48141.

When was CVE-2024-7173 published?

CVE-2024-7173 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7173

CVE-2024-7173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink A3600r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48141
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Totolink A3600r Firmware
Published: 2024-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. Affected by this issue is the function loginauth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument password/http_host leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-272594 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-2024-7173?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TOTOLINK A3600R 4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102. Affected by this issue is the function loginauth of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument password/http_host leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. VDB-272594 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-2024-7173?: CVE-2024-7173 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7173?: CVE-2024-7173 affects Totolink A3600r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-7173 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7173 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48141.
When was CVE-2024-7173 published?: CVE-2024-7173 was published on 2024-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a3600r_firmware:4.1.2cu.5182_b20201102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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