CVE-2026-7538
CVE-2026-7538 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- CVSS v4: 8.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26470
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. This issue affects the function Vulnerability of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument proto leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-7538?
- A vulnerability was identified in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. This issue affects the function Vulnerability of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component CGI Handler. The manipulation of the argument proto leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
- How severe is CVE-2026-7538?
- CVE-2026-7538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-7538 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-7538?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-7538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-7538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26470.
- When was CVE-2026-7538 published?
- CVE-2026-7538 was published on 2026-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new2/blob/main/A8000RU/vul_329/README.md
- https://vuldb.com/submit/804321
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/360354
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/360354/cti
- https://www.totolink.net/
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