Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-Link Networking Devices
CVE-2017-15631

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2018

Summary

TP-Link devices including WVR, WAR, and ER series may be susceptible to command injection that allows authenticated remote administrators to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability revolves around the 'new-workmode' variable defined in the pptp_client.lua file. By manipulating this variable, attackers can gain unauthorized command execution capabilities, which poses significant risks to device integrity and overall network security.

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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