CVE-2020-5795: High severity TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware vulnerability

Published Nov 6, 2020
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Updated

UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)V5200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware=200721
TP-Link Archer A7=v5

Event History

Nov 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-5795.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5795?

The severity of CVE-2020-5795 is high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-5795?

TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware version 200721 is affected by CVE-2020-5795.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-5795?

An attacker with physical and network access can exploit CVE-2020-5795 by plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.

5

Is TP-Link Archer A7 v5 vulnerable to CVE-2020-5795?

No, TP-Link Archer A7 v5 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-5795.

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