The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) has disclosed details of an unpatched security flaw impacting TOTOLINK EX200 wireless range extender that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to gain full control of the device. The flaw, CVE-2025-65606 (CVSS score: N/A), has been characterized as a flaw in the firmware-upload error-handling logic, which could cause the device to inadvertently start
In cybersecurity, this type of vulnerability drives demand for AI-powered threat detection and prevention systems capable of identifying and neutralizing compromised IoT devices before they can be exploited to attack AI infrastructure. Furthermore, it will encourage the development of AI-driven tools to automatically identify and patch firmware vulnerabilities in IoT devices.
Organizations relying on AI and machine learning models trained on data transmitted via affected TOTOLINK devices face an increased risk of data poisoning and model degradation. Security teams must proactively identify and patch vulnerable devices or isolate them from critical AI infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation. Furthermore, incident response plans must be updated to address potential AI-related compromises resulting from network device vulnerabilities.