CVE-2022-42433

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N TL-WR841N(US)_V14_220121 routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ated_tp service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-17356.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: TP-Link TL-WR841N
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1466/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42433?
CVE-2022-42433 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42433?
To fix CVE-2022-42433, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-42433 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42433 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-2022-42433?
CVE-2022-42433 affects TP-Link TL-WR841N.
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