What is the severity of CVE-2023-50224?

CVE-2023-50224 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting TP-Link TL-WR841N routers.

What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2023-50224?

Network-adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2023-50224 without the need for authentication.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50224?

Yes, users should check for firmware updates from TP-Link to mitigate CVE-2023-50224.

Which service is affected by CVE-2023-50224?

CVE-2023-50224 specifically affects the httpd service running on TCP port 80 of the TP-Link TL-WR841N routers.

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CVE-2023-50224

medium

6.5

CWE

290

3/5/2024

18/9/2024

25/3/2025

CVE-2023-50224: TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N 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 improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link TL-WR841ND Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50224?
CVE-2023-50224 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting TP-Link TL-WR841N routers.
How does CVE-2023-50224 affect TP-Link TL-WR841N routers?
CVE-2023-50224 allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected TP-Link TL-WR841N installations.
What type of attackers can exploit CVE-2023-50224?
Network-adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2023-50224 without the need for authentication.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50224?
Yes, users should check for firmware updates from TP-Link to mitigate CVE-2023-50224.
Which service is affected by CVE-2023-50224?
CVE-2023-50224 specifically affects the httpd service running on TCP port 80 of the TP-Link TL-WR841N routers.

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