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CVE-2026-10138: Os Command Injection Flaw in Totolink Scores 9.1 on CVSS

A newly published critical vulnerability in Totolink carries a CVSS score of 9.1. Here is what is affected and how to respond.

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Key points

  • CVE-2026-10138 affects Totolink.
  • CVSS 9.1 (Critical).
  • No exploitation confirmed yet.

A critical OS command injection tracked as CVE-2026-10138 has been published in the National Vulnerability Database for Totolink, with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

At a glance

CVE
CVE-2026-10138
Product
Totolink
CVSS
9.1 Critical
Weakness
OS command injection
Exploited
No known exploitation

What is the vulnerability?

The NVD entry states: A OS command injection vulnerability exists in the boa formUpload() functionality of X2000R (version(s): TOTOLINK-X2000R-Gh-V1.0.0-B20250421.1327). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected versions

VendorProductVersions
TotolinkTotolinkTOTOLINK-X2000R-Gh-V1.0.0-B20250421.1327

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

Is it being exploited?

There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.

What should you do?

  • Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
  • Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
  • Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
  • Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.

What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-10138

  • Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
  • Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
  • Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.

Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.

Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger

General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-10138?

CVE-2026-10138 is a OS command injection vulnerability in Totolink.

How severe is CVE-2026-10138?

It has a CVSS score of 9.1 Critical.

Is CVE-2026-10138 being exploited?

There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.

Sources

  1. NVD — CVE-2026-10138
  2. Reference
CVE-2026-10138TotolinkCritical severity
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