What is CVE-2022-42433?

CVE-2022-42433 is a command injection vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR841N routers that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How does CVE-2022-42433 affect TP-Link TL-WR841N routers?

CVE-2022-42433 affects TP-Link TL-WR841N routers by enabling network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42433?

The severity of CVE-2022-42433 is high, with a severity value of 8 out of 10.

How can CVE-2022-42433 be exploited?

CVE-2022-42433 can be exploited by bypassing the existing authentication mechanism to execute arbitrary code.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-42433?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2022-42433, but the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42433

high

CWE

29/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42433: TP-Link TL-WR841N ated_tp Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the ated_tp service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tp-link Tl-wr841 Firmware	<220914
TP-LINK TL-WR841N

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Reference Links

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1466/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42433?
CVE-2022-42433 is a command injection vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR841N routers that allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2022-42433 affect TP-Link TL-WR841N routers?
CVE-2022-42433 affects TP-Link TL-WR841N routers by enabling network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-42433?
The severity of CVE-2022-42433 is high, with a severity value of 8 out of 10.
How can CVE-2022-42433 be exploited?
CVE-2022-42433 can be exploited by bypassing the existing authentication mechanism to execute arbitrary code.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-42433?
Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2022-42433, but the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

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