SB2024052822 - Remote command execution in TP-Link Archer C5400X

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5035)

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Red

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the "rftest" service. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send specially crafted requests to ports TCP/8888, TCP/8889, or TCP/8890 and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target device.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://onekey.com/blog/security-advisory-remote-command-execution-on-tp-link-archer-c5400x/
• https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c5400x/#Firmware