CVE-2020-35576

Name: CVE-2020-35576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-26T18:15:54.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 42.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Command Injection issue in the traceroute feature on TP-Link TL-WR841N V13 (JP) with firmware versions prior to 201216 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via shell metacharacters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-12577.. EPSS estimates a 42.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Command Injection issue in the traceroute feature on TP-Link TL-WR841N V13 (JP) with firmware versions prior to 201216 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code as root via shell metacharacters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-12577.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

42.29%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr841n Firmware	< 201216

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92444096/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/tl-wr841n/v13/#FirmwarePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/us/securityVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92444096/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/tl-wr841n/v13/#FirmwarePatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/us/securityVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35576?

How severe is CVE-2020-35576?

CVE-2020-35576 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35576?

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