CVE-2025-13184 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Unauthenticated Telnet enablement via cstecgi.cgi (auth bypass) leading to unauthenticated root login with a blank password on factory/reset X5000R V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 (arbitrary command execution). Earlier versions that share the same implementation, may also be affected.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	X5000R Firmware	9.1.0u.6369_b20230113
Totolink	X5000R	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://hackingbydoing.wixsite.com/hackingbydoing/post/totolink-x5000r-ax1800-roExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/821724Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-13184?

CVE-2025-13184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Unauthenticated Telnet enablement via cstecgi.cgi (auth bypass) leading to unauthenticated root login with a blank password on factory/reset X5000R V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 (arbitrary command execution)...

How severe is CVE-2025-13184?

CVE-2025-13184 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13184?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Totolink X5000R Firmware, Totolink X5000R.