TP-Link TL-WR841N httpd Improper Auth Causing Info Disclosure
CVE-2023-50224 Published on May 3, 2024
TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability
TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.
. Was ZDI-CAN-19899.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This TP-Link TL-WR841N Authentication Bypass by Spoofing Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. TP-Link TL-WR841N contains an authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default, leading to the disclose of stored credentials. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 24, 2025: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
This attack-focused weakness is caused by improperly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-50224
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Affected Versions
TP-Link TL-WR841N:- Version 3.16.9 build 200409 is affected.
- Before 12.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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