CVE-2018-11714: Critical severity tp-link tl-wr840n firmware vulnerability
An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 00000005 0.9.1 3.16 v0001.0 Build 170608 Rel.58696n and TL-WR841N v13 00000013 0.9.1 4.16 v0001.0 Build 170622 Rel.64334n devices. This issue is caused by improper session handling on the /cgi/ folder or a /cgi file. If an attacker sends a header of "Referer: http://192.168.0.1/mainFrame.htm" then no authentication is required for any action.
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What is CVE-2018-11714?
CVE-2018-11714 is a vulnerability discovered on TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 and TL-WR841N v13 devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11714?
CVE-2018-11714 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
How does CVE-2018-11714 affect TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 and TL-WR841N v13 devices?
CVE-2018-11714 allows attackers to exploit improper session handling on the /cgi/ folder or a /cgi file on TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 and TL-WR841N v13 devices.
How can I fix CVE-2018-11714?
To fix CVE-2018-11714, it is recommended to disable the affected TP-Link devices or apply any available firmware updates provided by the manufacturer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11714?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-11714 in the following sources: [Reference 1](http://blog.securelayer7.net/time-to-disable-tp-link-home-wifi-router/) and [Reference 2](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44781/).