CVE-2024-46340 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_201214, TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909, and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit user credentials in plaintext after executing a factory reset.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr845N Firmware	201214
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr845N	v4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://security.iiita.ac.in/iot/factory-reset.docxThird Party Advisory
https://security.iiita.ac.in/iot/factory-reset.docxThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-46340?

CVE-2024-46340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_201214, TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909, and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit user credentials in plaintext after executing a factory reset.

How severe is CVE-2024-46340?

CVE-2024-46340 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-46340?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Tl-Wr845N Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Wr845N.