CVE-2020-9374
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 42.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9374 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On TP-Link TL-WR849N 0.9.1 4.16 devices, a remote command execution vulnerability in the diagnostics area can be exploited when an attacker sends specific shell metacharacters to the panel's traceroute feature.. EPSS estimates a 42.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
On TP-Link TL-WR849N 0.9.1 4.16 devices, a remote command execution vulnerability in the diagnostics area can be exploited when an attacker sends specific shell metacharacters to the panel's traceroute feature.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wr849n Firmware | 0.9.1_4.16 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156584/TP-Link-TL-WR849N-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://fireshellsecurity.team/hack-n-routers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ElberTavares/routers-exploit/tree/master/tp-linkExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156584/TP-Link-TL-WR849N-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://fireshellsecurity.team/hack-n-routers/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ElberTavares/routers-exploit/tree/master/tp-linkExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9374?
On TP-Link TL-WR849N 0.9.1 4.16 devices, a remote command execution vulnerability in the diagnostics area can be exploited when an attacker sends specific shell metacharacters to the panel's traceroute feature.
How severe is CVE-2020-9374?
CVE-2020-9374 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 42.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9374?
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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