CVE-2024-57049

Description

A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the response to the API call is only "non-sensitive UI initialization variables."

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	archer_c20_firmware	All
tp-link	archer_c20	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57049? +

A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the response to the API call is only "non-sensitive UI initialization variables." It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-57049? +

CVE-2024-57049 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-57049? +

CVE-2024-57049 affects products from tp-link, specifically: archer_c20, archer_c20_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-57049? +

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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