CVE-2026-3701

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

A remote buffer overflow vulnerability in H3C Magic B1 routers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the param argument in the Edit_BasicSSID_5G function. This affects H3C Magic B1 routers up to version 100R004. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and public exploit code exists.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • H3C Magic B1
Versions: Up to 100R004
Operating Systems: Embedded router firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: All configurations running vulnerable firmware versions are affected. The vulnerability is in the web management interface.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete system compromise leading to persistent backdoor installation, credential theft, and use as pivot point for internal network attacks.

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Likely Case

Remote code execution allowing attacker to modify router settings, intercept traffic, or launch attacks against internal devices.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if device is behind firewall with strict inbound filtering and network segmentation.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and affects internet-facing routers directly exposed to attackers.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal routers could still be exploited by compromised internal hosts or through phishing/social engineering attacks.

🎯 Exploit Status

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

Public exploit code exists on GitHub. The vulnerability requires no authentication and has straightforward exploitation.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None available - vendor did not respond to disclosure

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

No official patch available. Consider replacing affected devices with supported alternatives or implementing strict network controls.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable remote management

all

Disable web management interface access from WAN/Internet

Access router admin interface > Security > Remote Management > Disable

Network segmentation

all

Place router on isolated network segment with strict firewall rules

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Replace affected H3C Magic B1 routers with supported, patched alternatives
  • Implement strict network access controls: block all inbound traffic to router management interface from untrusted networks

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version via admin interface: System > Device Information > Software Version

Check Version:

Check via web interface or SSH if enabled: show version

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version is above 100R004 (if patch becomes available)

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to /goform/aspForm with Edit_BasicSSID_5G parameter
  • Multiple failed buffer overflow attempts
  • Unexpected configuration changes

Network Indicators:

  • Exploit traffic patterns to router management interface
  • Unusual outbound connections from router

SIEM Query:

source_ip="router_ip" AND (url_path="/goform/aspForm" AND param="Edit_BasicSSID_5G")

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