CVE-2026-0841

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on UTT 进取 520W routers running version 1.7.7-180627. Attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the formPictureUrl function by manipulating the importpictureurl parameter. Organizations using these routers are at risk of complete system compromise.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • UTT 进取 520W router
Versions: 1.7.7-180627
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux (router firmware)
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All devices running this specific firmware version are vulnerable by default.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to full router compromise, credential theft, network pivoting, and persistent backdoor installation.

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Likely Case

Router takeover enabling traffic interception, DNS manipulation, and network disruption.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if routers are behind firewalls with strict inbound filtering and network segmentation.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and public exploits exist.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal attackers could exploit if they have network access to the router.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public exploit code exists on GitHub, making exploitation straightforward for attackers.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

No official patch available. Consider replacing affected routers with supported alternatives.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Access Control

linux

Restrict access to router management interface using firewall rules

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -s trusted_network -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP

Disable Vulnerable Function

linux

Block access to the vulnerable /goform/formPictureUrl endpoint

iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 80 -m string --string "/goform/formPictureUrl" --algo bm -j DROP

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Isolate affected routers in dedicated VLAN with strict egress filtering
  • Implement network monitoring for exploitation attempts and anomalous router behavior

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version via web interface or SSH: cat /etc/version

Check Version:

cat /etc/version 2>/dev/null || grep firmware /proc/cpuinfo

Verify Fix Applied:

No fix available to verify. Monitor for replacement with secure alternative.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to /goform/formPictureUrl
  • Large payloads in importpictureurl parameter
  • Router reboot or crash logs

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP requests with oversized importpictureurl values
  • Unusual outbound connections from router

SIEM Query:

source="router_logs" AND (uri_path="/goform/formPictureUrl" OR parameter="importpictureurl")

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