#VU63774 OS Command Injection in TL-WR840N EU - CVE-2022-29402
Published: May 27, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU63774
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29402
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
TL-WR840N EU
TL-WR840N EU
Software vendor:
TP-Link
TP-Link
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure protections for UART console. An attacker with physical access can execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.