Intrusion PreventionTOTOLINK.Devices.cstecgi.Telnet.Enabling.Authentication.Bypass
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Security Bypass vulnerability in TOTOLINK A720R Router.
The vulnerability is due to a hard-coded password for the root user. Remote attackers can gain root access to the device via a telnet session.
Affected Products
TOTOLINK A720R A720R_Firmware v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Currently we are unaware of any vendor supplied patch or updates available for this issue.
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | 33.069 |
Removed
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| 2024-07-23 | 28.831 |
Modified
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Name:TOTOLINK. Router. cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Authentication. Bypass:TOTOLINK. Devices. cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Authentication. Bypass |
| 2024-05-27 | 27.793 |
Modified
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Name:TOTOLINK. Router. cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Security. Bypass:TOTOLINK. Router. cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Authentication. Bypass |
| 2024-05-22 | 27.791 |
Modified
|
Name:TOTOLINK. Router. Cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Security. Bypass:TOTOLINK. Router. cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Security. Bypass |
| 2024-03-19 | 27.751 |
Modified
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Name:Totolink. Router. Cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Security. Bypass:TOTOLINK. Router. Cstecgi. Telnet. Enabling. Security. Bypass |
| 2023-02-22 | 22.500 |
Modified
|
Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2023-02-07 | 22.491 |
New
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| ID | 52598 |
| Created | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Updated | Aug 20, 2025 |
| CVE ID | |
| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.44% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Other |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Improper Authentication |