Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-LINK TL-WR840N Router
CVE-2022-25060

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Tp-link
Status
Tl-wr840n Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 February 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 20%

Summary

The TP-LINK TL-WR840N router is susceptible to a command injection vulnerability through the component oal_startPing. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device, potentially compromising network security. Users of the TL-WR840N(ES)_V6.20_180709 version should take immediate steps to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-25060
Created by exploitwritter

References

http://tp-link.com
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http://router.com
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https://east-trowel-102.notion.site/CVE-2021-XXXX-Injecti...
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EPSS Score

20% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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