Remote code execution in TP-Link Archer AX50



| Updated: 2022-09-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-30075
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Archer AX50
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor TP-Link

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU64168

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30075

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the backup and restore functionality. A remote administrator on the local network can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Archer AX50: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://tp-link.com
https://github.com/aaronsvk/CVE-2022-30075
https://github.com/aaronsvk


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user 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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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