Vulnerability Description
TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wr841N Firmware | 3.16.9 |
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wr841N | 12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#FirmwareProduct
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#FirmwareProduct
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-50224?
CVE-2023-50224 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installat...
How severe is CVE-2023-50224?
CVE-2023-50224 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50224?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Tl-Wr841N Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Wr841N.