CVE-2023-50224
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CVE-2023-50224 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 17.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N 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 improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wr841n Firmware | 3.16.9 | Build 200409 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-50224US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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