Improper Authentication in TP-Link TL-WR902AC



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-44447
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 TL-WR902AC
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor TP-Link

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU83191

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44447

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the httpd service. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TL-WR902AC: before TL-WR902AC(US)_V1_231025

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1623/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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