Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in TL-WR940N - CVE-2022-43635

 

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in TL-WR940N - CVE-2022-43635

Published: November 24, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69570
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43635
CWE-ID: CWE-303
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: TP-Link
Affected software:
TL-WR940N

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the incorrect implementation of the authentication algorithm within the httpd service. A remote attacker on the local network can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-43635

Install updates from vendor's website.

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