CVE-2020-24297 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted POST requests to the endpoint /admin/powerline. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wpa4220 Firmware	All versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wpa4220	v2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://the-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/ProductVendor Advisory
https://the-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/ProductVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-24297?

CVE-2020-24297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted POST requests to the endpoint /admin/powerline. Fixed v...

How severe is CVE-2020-24297?

CVE-2020-24297 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24297?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Tl-Wpa4220 Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Wpa4220.