Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if the Klaw instance exposes the `/resetMemoryCache` endpoint to networks accessible by an attacker. Exploitation occurs over HTTP(S) by calling the endpoint without having the intended administrative privileges.

Does an attacker need to be authenticated to exploit this?

It depends on the specific deployment and access control configuration. The core issue is that the endpoint does not adequately enforce proper authorization; in some setups, this might mean unauthenticated access, while in others, any low-privileged authenticated user could trigger the reset.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest approach is to enforce strict, role-based authorization for `/resetMemoryCache` and any similar maintenance endpoints, ensuring they can only be used by designated administrative roles. Centralized authorization mechanisms should be applied consistently to all state-changing and cross-tenant operations.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

Improper Access Control (CWE-285) on /resetMemoryCache in Klaw Kafka Governance Portal

CVE-2026-25999

Published:

Feb 11, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

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OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 6, 2026

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Remote Code Execution on Router Firmware

April 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Access Control

CWE:

CWE-285

Impact:

Unauthorized Metadata Reset and Service Disruption

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Access Control

CWE:

CWE-285

Impact:

Unauthorized Metadata Reset and Service Disruption

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.1)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Improper Access Control (CWE-285) on /resetMemoryCache in Klaw Kafka Governance Portal

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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