CVE-2024-21833: deco x50 Command Injection (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product to execute arbitrary OS commands. The affected device, with the initial configuration, allows login only from the LAN port or Wi-Fi.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	archer_ax3000_firmware	< 1.1.2
tp-link	archer_ax3000	All
tp-link	archer_ax5400_firmware	< 1.1.2
tp-link	archer_ax5400	All
tp-link	deco_x50_firmware	< 1.4.1
tp-link	deco_x50	All
tp-link	deco_xe200_firmware	< 1.2.5
tp-link	deco_xe200	All
tp-link	archer_axe75_firmware	< 1.1.9
tp-link	archer_axe75	All

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21833? +

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker with access to the product to execute arbitrary OS commands. The affected device, with the initial configuration, allows login only from the LAN port or Wi-Fi. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-21833? +

CVE-2024-21833 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21833? +

CVE-2024-21833 affects products from tp-link, specifically: archer_ax3000, archer_ax3000_firmware, archer_ax5400, archer_ax5400_firmware, archer_axe75, archer_axe75_firmware, deco_x50, deco_x50_firmware, deco_xe200, deco_xe200_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21833? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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