CVE-2022-24972
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CVE-2022-24972 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N 3.20.1 Build 200316 Rel.34392n (5553) routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N 3.20.1 Build 200316 Rel.34392n (5553) routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13911.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wr940n Firmware | 3.20.1 | Build 200316 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-405/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-405/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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