CVE-2022-0162: Vulnerability in TP-LinK TL-WR841N wireless router

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

The vulnerability exists in TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n wireless router due to transmission of authentication information in cleartextbase64 format. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to intercept credentials and subsequently perform administrative operations on the affected device through web-based management interface.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TP-Link TL-WR841N firmware=3.16.9-build160325_rel.62500n
TP-Link TL-WR841N=11

Remediation

Information

Update TPLinkWR841N firmware https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2021/202112/20211209/wr841nv11_wr841ndv11_eu_3_16_9_up_boot(211209).zip

Event History

Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-0162?

CVE-2022-0162 is a vulnerability that exists in TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n wireless router due to the transmission of authentication information in cleartextbase64 format.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-0162?

CVE-2022-0162 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-0162?

TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n firmware is affected by CVE-2022-0162.

4

How can CVE-2022-0162 be exploited?

CVE-2022-0162 can be exploited by a remote attacker intercepting credentials transmitted in cleartextbase64 format.

5

Is TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n firmware vulnerable?

Yes, TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n firmware is vulnerable to CVE-2022-0162.

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