CVE-2024-57013
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an OS command injection vulnerability in TOTOLINK X5000R routers where attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the 'switch' parameter in the setScheduleCfg function. This allows remote code execution with the privileges of the web interface service. All users of affected TOTOLINK X5000R router versions are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- TOTOLINK X5000R
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the router allowing attackers to install persistent backdoors, intercept network traffic, pivot to internal networks, or use the device for botnet activities.
Likely Case
Attackers gain shell access to the router, modify configurations, steal credentials, or use the device as a foothold for further network attacks.
If Mitigated
If proper network segmentation and access controls are in place, impact may be limited to the router itself without lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires access to the web interface, though authentication status is unclear from available information.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor for latest firmware version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.totolink.net/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into TOTOLINK router web interface. 2. Navigate to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Download latest firmware from vendor site. 4. Upload and apply firmware update. 5. Reboot router after update completes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Remote Management
allPrevent external access to the vulnerable web interface
Network Segmentation
allIsolate router management interface from untrusted networks
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict firewall rules to limit access to router management interface
- Monitor for suspicious command execution attempts in router logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version via web interface: System Status > Device InfoCheck Version:
Login to router web interface and navigate to System Status > Device InfoVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version is newer than V9.1.0cu.2350_B20230313📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution in router logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts to web interface
- Suspicious POST requests to setScheduleCfg endpoint
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- Traffic patterns indicating command and control activity
- Port scanning originating from router
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND ("setScheduleCfg" OR "command injection" OR suspicious shell commands)