Authentication Bypass in TP-Link WR840N v6 Router
CVE-2024-57050

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
TP-Link
Status
WR840N v6 Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 February 2025

Summary

A vulnerability in the TP-Link WR840N v6 router enables unauthorized individuals to bypass authentication mechanisms on certain interfaces located under the /cgi directory. By sending a specially crafted request that includes a Referer header set to http://tplinkwifi.net, attackers can gain access to restricted functionalities without proper validation, posing significant risks to the security of the network. Users should be aware of this risk and take appropriate measures to secure their devices.

References

https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Li...

EPSS Score

35% 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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