CVE-2026-82597: TOTOLINK NR1800X command injection in setUssd

CVE-2026-82597 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.4 · Published 2026-08-31

TOTOLINK NR1800X is a router used to provide network connectivity. A vulnerability in its web management interface allows an attacker to inject arbitrary system commands through the setUssd function, potentially gaining remote control of the device and access to network traffic or connected systems.

Technologies: TOTOLINK Nr1800x. Vendors: TOTOLINK.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-82597 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82597 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-82597?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.4, published 31 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
TOTOLINK Nr1800x 9.1.0u.6681_B20230703.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82597?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-82597 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-82597?
Check whether you run TOTOLINK Nr1800x at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A command injection vulnerability exists in the setUssd function of /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi in TOTOLINK NR1800X firmware version 9.1.0u.6681_B20230703. The vulnerability arises from insufficient input validation on the ussd parameter, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands that are executed with device privileges. The attack is network-accessible and does not require authentication. Successful exploitation grants remote code execution on the affected router, potentially compromising network security and customer data. An exploit is publicly available.

Affected products

  • TOTOLINK NR1800X 9.1.0u.6681_B20230703

Timeline

  • 2026-08-31: disclosed
  • other: exploit publicly available

References

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