CVE-2022-0162

Vulnerability in TP-LinK TL-WR841N wireless router

Description

The vulnerability exists in TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n wireless router due to transmission of authentication information in cleartextbase64 format. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to intercept credentials and subsequently perform administrative operations on the affected device through web-based management interface.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update TPLinkWR841N firmware https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2021/202112/20211209/wr841nv11_wr841ndv11_eu_3_16_9_up_boot(211209).zip

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory org.in
Affected: TP-Link TL-WR841N
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2022-0068 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0162?
CVE-2022-0162 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0162?
To fix CVE-2022-0162: Update TPLinkWR841N firmware https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2021/202112/20211209/wr841nv11_wr841ndv11_eu_3_16_9_up_boot(211209).zip
Is CVE-2022-0162 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0162 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0162?
CVE-2022-0162 affects TP-Link TL-WR841N.
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