7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-3949: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Dec 01 2018(Updated: )

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the HTTP server functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN. A specially crafted URL can cause a directory traversal, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive system files. An attacker can send either an unauthenticated or an authenticated web request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tp-link Tl-r600vpn Firmware=1.3.0
TP-Link TL-R600VPN=3
Tp-link Tl-r600vpn Firmware=1.2.3
TP-Link TL-R600VPN=2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-3949?

    CVE-2018-3949 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential information disclosure risks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-3949?

    To fix CVE-2018-3949, update the TP-Link TL-R600VPN firmware to version 1.3.1 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3949?

    CVE-2018-3949 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows sensitive file disclosure.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-3949?

    CVE-2018-3949 affects the TP-Link TL-R600VPN running firmware versions 1.2.3 and 1.3.0.

  • Can CVE-2018-3949 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-3949 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through a specially crafted URL.

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