CVE-2023-23040 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

TP-Link router TL-WR940N V6 3.19.1 Build 180119 uses a deprecated MD5 algorithm to hash the admin password used for basic authentication.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr940N Firmware	6_3.19.1
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr940N	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://midist0xf.medium.com/tl-wr940n-uses-weak-md5-hashing-algorithm-ae7b58986PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr940n/#FirmwareProduct
https://midist0xf.medium.com/tl-wr940n-uses-weak-md5-hashing-algorithm-ae7b58986PatchThird Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr940n/#FirmwareProduct

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-23040?

CVE-2023-23040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TP-Link router TL-WR940N V6 3.19.1 Build 180119 uses a deprecated MD5 algorithm to hash the admin password used for basic authentication.

How severe is CVE-2023-23040?

CVE-2023-23040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Tl-Wr940N Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Wr940N.