CVE-2020-9374: OS Command Injection
Published Feb 24, 2020
·Updated
On TP-Link TL-WR849N 0.9.1 4.16 devices, a remote command execution vulnerability in the diagnostics area can be exploited when an attacker sends specific shell metacharacters to the panel's traceroute feature.
Affected Software
4 affected components
TP-Link Tl-wr849n Firmware=0.9.1_4.16
TP-Link TL-WR849N
All of the following
TP-Link Tl-wr849n Firmware=0.9.1_4.16
TP-Link TL-WR849N
Event History
Feb 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:57 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-9374?
CVE-2020-9374 is a remote command execution vulnerability in the diagnostics area of TP-Link TL-WR849N 0.9.1 4.16 devices.
2
How can CVE-2020-9374 be exploited?
CVE-2020-9374 can be exploited by sending specific shell metacharacters to the panel's traceroute feature.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9374?
CVE-2020-9374 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-9374?
CVE-2020-9374 affects TP-Link TL-WR849N firmware version 0.9.1_4.16.
5
How can I fix CVE-2020-9374?
To fix CVE-2020-9374, it is recommended to update the firmware of TP-Link TL-WR849N to the latest version.