Vulnerability identifier: #VU85328

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21821

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Archer AX3000
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Archer AX5400
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Archer AXE75
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-ax3000/#Firmware
http://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-ax5400/#Firmware
http://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-axe75/#Firmware
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91401812/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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