CVE-2020-28005
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CVE-2020-28005 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (hardware versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to trigger a buffer overflow (causing a denial of service) by sending a POST request to the /admin/syslog endpoint. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (hardware versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to trigger a buffer overflow (causing a denial of service) by sending a POST request to the /admin/syslog endpoint. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wpa4220 Firmware | All versions |
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wpa4220 Firmware | < tl-wpa4220\(eu\)_v4_201023 |
References
- https://the-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/securityVendor Advisory
- https://the-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/securityVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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