Improper Authentication in TP-Link TL-WR841N
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-50224 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
TL-WR841N Hardware solutions / Routers for home users |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU84608
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50224
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the httpd service. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsTL-WR841N: before TL-WR841N(EU)_V12_230317
External linkshttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
