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.

How severe is CVE-2022-0162?

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

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.

How can CVE-2022-0162 be exploited?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-0162

critical

9.8

CWE

319

9/2/2022

16/9/2024

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

First published: Wed Feb 09 2022(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.

Credit: vdisclose@cert-in.org.in

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware	=3.16.9-build160325_rel.62500n
TP-LINK TL-WR841N	=11

Remedy

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

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Reference Links

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2022-0068

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How severe is CVE-2022-0162?
CVE-2022-0162 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
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.
How can CVE-2022-0162 be exploited?
CVE-2022-0162 can be exploited by a remote attacker intercepting credentials transmitted in cleartextbase64 format.
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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