CVE-2024-8573
CVE-2024-8573 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink T8 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49276
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Totolink T8 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 and AC1200 T10 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220/4.1.8cu.5207. This affects the function setParentalRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument desc/week/sTime/eTime leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8573?
- A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in TOTOLINK AC1200 T8 and AC1200 T10 4.1.5cu.861_B20230220/4.1.8cu.5207. This affects the function setParentalRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument desc/week/sTime/eTime leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Other parameters might be affected as well. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8573?
- CVE-2024-8573 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-2024-8573 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8573?
- CVE-2024-8573 primarily affects Totolink T8 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8573?
- 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-2024-8573 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8573 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49276.
- When was CVE-2024-8573 published?
- CVE-2024-8573 was published on 2024-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/noahze01/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/TOTOLink/AC1200T8/setParentalRules.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276807
- https://vuldb.com/?id.276807
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.401262
- https://www.totolink.net/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:totolink:t8_firmware:4.1.5cu.861_b20230220:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:totolink:t10_firmware:4.1.8cu.5207:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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