How severe is CVE-2025-7862?

CVE-2025-7862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-7862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-7862?

CVE-2025-7862 affects Totolink T6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7862?

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-2025-7862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-7862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21986.

When was CVE-2025-7862 published?

CVE-2025-7862 was published on 2025-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-7862

CVE-2025-7862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink T6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21986
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Totolink T6 Firmware
Published: 2025-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setTelnetCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation of the argument telnet_enabled with the input 1 leads to missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7862?: A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setTelnetCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation of the argument telnet_enabled with the input 1 leads to missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-7862?: CVE-2025-7862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-7862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-7862?: CVE-2025-7862 affects Totolink T6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-7862?: 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-2025-7862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-7862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21986.
When was CVE-2025-7862 published?: CVE-2025-7862 was published on 2025-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:t6_firmware:v4.1.5cu.748_b20211015:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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