Hardcoded Password Vulnerability in TP-Link Router
CVE-2024-57040

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
TP-Link
Status
TL-WR845N Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 February 2025

Summary

The TP-Link TL-WR845N routers, specifically the versions TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909 and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219, contain a serious vulnerability characterized by a hardcoded password for the root account. This flaw can be exploited by attackers using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized access to the device, potentially compromising the network security and data integrity.

References

https://security.iiita.ac.in/iot/hashed_password.pdf

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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