CVE-2024-5035

TP-Link Archer C5400X - RFTest Unauthenticated Command Injection

Description

The affected device expose a network service called "rftest" that is vulnerable to unauthenticated command injection on ports TCP/8888, TCP/8889, and TCP/8890. By successfully exploiting this flaw, remote unauthenticated attacker can gain arbitrary command execution on the device with elevated privileges.This issue affects Archer C4500X: through 1_1.1.6.

Remediation

Solution:

Upgrade to firmware version 1_1.1.7.

Workaround:

Limit exposure of ports TCP/8888, TCP/8889, and TCP/9000 works as an interim fix.

References

Link	Tags
https://onekey.com/blog/security-advisory-remote-command-execution-on-tp-link-archer-c5400x/	third party advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c5400x/#Firmware	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5035?: CVE-2024-5035 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5035?: To fix CVE-2024-5035: Upgrade to firmware version 1_1.1.7.
Is CVE-2024-5035 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-5035 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-5035?: CVE-2024-5035 affects TP-Link Archer C4500X.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-77 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions