CVE-2024-41317 in A6000R
Summary
by MITRE • 07/22/2024
TOTOLINK A6000R V1.0.1-B20201211.2000 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the ifname parameter in the apcli_do_enr_pbc_wps function.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-41317 affects the TOTOLINK A6000R router model with firmware version V1.0.1-B20201211.2000, representing a critical command injection flaw that resides within the device's web management interface. This vulnerability specifically manifests through the ifname parameter within the apcli_do_enr_pbc_wps function, which is responsible for handling wireless client enrollment processes. The flaw allows an attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the system through crafted input parameters, potentially enabling full system compromise and unauthorized access to network resources.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-77, which describes command injection flaws where untrusted data is incorporated into system commands without proper sanitization or validation. The affected function apcli_do_enr_pbc_wps appears to process wireless client authentication requests through the wireless protocol client interface, making it a critical component in the router's wireless security framework. When the ifname parameter is manipulated, the system fails to properly validate or escape user input before executing system-level commands, creating an exploitable path for malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on the device.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to network security and device integrity. An attacker who can access the router's web interface or exploit this vulnerability remotely could potentially execute commands with root privileges, gain persistent access to the device, and use it as a pivot point for attacking other network systems. The impact extends beyond simple device compromise, as the router serves as a central network gateway where unauthorized access could provide attackers with complete control over network traffic, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks, data exfiltration, and network reconnaissance activities. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, where adversaries execute malicious commands on compromised systems.
The mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-41317 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from TOTOLINK, as the vendor has likely released patches addressing this specific vulnerability. Network administrators should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure, while also monitoring for suspicious network activity that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additional protective measures include disabling unnecessary wireless features, implementing strong authentication mechanisms, and conducting regular security assessments of network infrastructure. Organizations should also consider deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts and maintain comprehensive network monitoring to detect anomalous command execution patterns that could indicate successful exploitation of this vulnerability.