CVE-2020-5797 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer C9(US)_V1_180125 firmware allows an unauthenticated actor, with physical access and network access, to read sensitive files and write to a limited set of files after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer C9 Firmware	180125
Tp-Link	Archer C9	v1

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-2020-5797?

CVE-2020-5797 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer C9(US)_V1_180125 firmware allows an unauthenticated actor, with physical access and network access, to read sensitive files and write to a limi...

How severe is CVE-2020-5797?

CVE-2020-5797 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5797?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Archer C9 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer C9.