CVE-2018-12693

Name: CVE-2018-12693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-23T21:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 15.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in TP-Link TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender with hardware version 5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (outage) via a long type parameter to /data/syslog.filter.json.. EPSS estimates a 15.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in TP-Link TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender with hardware version 5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (outage) via a long type parameter to /data/syslog.filter.json.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

15.81%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wa850re Firmware	All versions

References

https://medium.com/advisability/the-in-security-of-the-tp-link-technologies-tl-wa850re-wi-fi-range-extender-26db87a7a0ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/advisability/the-in-security-of-the-tp-link-technologies-tl-wa850re-wi-fi-range-extender-26db87a7a0ccExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12693?

How severe is CVE-2018-12693?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 15.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12693?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST