CVE-2024-57049

Public Exploit

Description

A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 28.79% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57049?
CVE-2024-57049 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57049?
To fix CVE-2024-57049, 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-2024-57049 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-57049 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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