Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WPA4220 Devices
CVE-2020-24297

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Status
Tl-WPa4220 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 November 2020

Summary

The TL-WPA4220 device from TP-Link has a vulnerability due to its httpd allowing remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating system commands via specially crafted POST requests to the /admin/powerline endpoint. Users on versions 2 through 4 are specifically affected. The issue has been addressed in the updated TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023 version, which users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to for maintaining device security.

References

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/
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https://the-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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