CVE-2020-5795 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer A7 Firmware	200721
Tp-Link	Archer A7	v5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-60ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-5795?

CVE-2020-5795 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafte...

How severe is CVE-2020-5795?

CVE-2020-5795 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5795?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Archer A7 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer A7.