CVE-2026-9478
CVE-2026-9478 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% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31712
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A weakness has been identified in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. Impacted is the function setParentalRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument enable can lead to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-9478?
- A weakness has been identified in Totolink A8000RU 7.1cu.643_b20200521. Impacted is the function setParentalRules of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument enable can lead to os command injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2026-9478?
- CVE-2026-9478 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-2026-9478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-9478?
- 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-2026-9478 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-9478 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31712.
- When was CVE-2026-9478 published?
- CVE-2026-9478 was published on 2026-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new2/blob/main/A8000RU/vul_352/README.md
- https://vuldb.com/submit/813463
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/365459
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/365459/cti
- https://www.totolink.net/
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