CVE-2020-10883

Name: CVE-2020-10883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-25T21:15:12.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10883 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 5.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the file system. The issue lies in the lack of proper permissions set on the file system. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-9651.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.90%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Ac1750 Firmware	190726

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157255/TP-Link-Archer-A7-C7-Unauthenticated-LAN-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-335/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157255/TP-Link-Archer-A7-C7-Unauthenticated-LAN-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-335/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10883?

How severe is CVE-2020-10883?

CVE-2020-10883 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10883?

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