Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR849N Router
CVE-2020-9374

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Status
Tl-wr849n Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2020

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the TP-Link TL-WR849N router that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands remotely through the diagnostics interface. By sending specially crafted shell metacharacters to the traceroute feature, an attacker can gain unauthorized access and execute harmful commands, potentially compromising the device and the network it is connected to.

References

https://fireshellsecurity.team/hack-n-routers/
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https://github.com/ElberTavares/routers-exploit/tree/mast...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156584/TP-Link-TL-WR...
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EPSS Score

68% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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