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CVE-2022-30024

tl-wr841 firmware, tl-wr841

A buffer overflow in the httpd daemon on TP-Link TL-WR841N V12 (firmware version 3.16.9) devices allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a GET request to the page for the System Tools of the Wi-Fi network. This affects TL-WR841 V12 TL-WR841N(EU)_V12_160624 and TL-WR841 V11 TL-WR841N(EU)_V11_160325 , TL-WR841N_V11_150616 and TL-WR841 V10 TL-WR841N_V10_150310 are also affected.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
2.00%
78.9% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2022.07.14
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability2.00%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

A buffer overflow in the httpd daemon on TP-Link TL-WR841N V12 (firmware version 3.16.9) devices allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a GET request to the page for the System Tools of the Wi-Fi network. This affects TL-WR841 V12 TL-WR841N(EU)_V12_160624 and TL-WR841 V11 TL-WR841N(EU)_V11_160325 , TL-WR841N_V11_150616 and TL-WR841 V10 TL-WR841N_V10_150310 are also affected.

Affected product and versions

Product
tl-wr841 firmware, tl-wr841
Affected versions
3.16.9, 160325, 150616, 150310
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that tl-wr841 firmware, tl-wr841 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-120