Vulnerability identifier: #VU19057

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TL-WR941ND
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users
TL-WR940N
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: TP-Link

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and get a remote access to the affected devices.

The vulnerability affects TP-Link TL-WR940N and TL-WR941ND with firmware version 3.16.9 Build 151216.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

TL-WR941ND: All versions

TL-WR940N: All versions

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External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/download/153548/tplinktlwr940nwr941nd-xsrf.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.