#VU19058 Improper control of interaction frequency in TL-WR941ND and TL-WR940N


Published: 2019-07-09 | Updated: 2019-07-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU19058

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-799

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local attacker to perform brute-force attack. 
The vulnerability exist due to the missing protection from BF attacks in login form. A local attacker can brute-force passwords on 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

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

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in TP-Link TL-WR940N and TL-WR941ND routers