CVE-2024-21773

Name: CVE-2024-21773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-11T00:15:44.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-21773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product from the LAN port or Wi-Fi to execute arbitrary OS commands on the product that has pre-specified target devices and blocked URLs in parental control settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product from the LAN port or Wi-Fi to execute arbitrary OS commands on the product that has pre-specified target devices and blocked URLs in parental control settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer Ax3000 Firmware	< 1.1.2
Tp-Link	Archer Ax5400 Firmware	< 1.1.2
Tp-Link	Deco X50 Firmware	< 1.4.1
Tp-Link	Deco Xe200 Firmware	< 1.2.5

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21773?

How severe is CVE-2024-21773?

CVE-2024-21773 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21773?

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