How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24972?

CVE-2022-24972 has a severity of 6.5 (Medium).

Which versions of TP-Link TL-WR940N are affected by CVE-2022-24972?

TP-Link TL-WR940N 3.20.1 Build 200316 Rel.34392n (5553) routers are affected by CVE-2022-24972.

How can I fix CVE-2022-24972?

There is currently no known fix or patch available for CVE-2022-24972. It is recommended to follow TP-Link's security advisories for updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-24972

medium

6.5

CWE

284

28/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-24972: TP-Link TL-WR940N httpd Improper Access Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 28 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N 3.20.1 Build 200316 Rel.34392n (5553) routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-13911.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link TL-WR940N
Tp-link Tl-wr940n Firmware	=3.20.1-build_200316
TP-Link TL-WR940N

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-405/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24972?
CVE-2022-24972 is a vulnerability that allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on TP-Link TL-WR940N routers.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by network-adjacent attackers without requiring authentication.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-24972?
CVE-2022-24972 has a severity of 6.5 (Medium).
Which versions of TP-Link TL-WR940N are affected by CVE-2022-24972?
TP-Link TL-WR940N 3.20.1 Build 200316 Rel.34392n (5553) routers are affected by CVE-2022-24972.
How can I fix CVE-2022-24972?
There is currently no known fix or patch available for CVE-2022-24972. It is recommended to follow TP-Link's security advisories for updates.

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