CWE
312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-46340

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_201214, TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909, and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit user credentials in plaintext after executing a factory reset.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TP-Link WR845N Firmware=V4_201214=V4_200909=V4_190219

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-46340?

    CVE-2024-46340 is considered to have a high severity due to the transmission of user credentials in plaintext.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-46340?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-46340, update your TP-Link TL-WR845N firmware to the latest version provided by TP-Link.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2024-46340?

    CVE-2024-46340 affects TP-Link TL-WR845N models with firmware versions V4_201214, V4_200909, and V4_190219.

  • What types of information are compromised in CVE-2024-46340?

    CVE-2024-46340 compromises user credentials as they are transmitted in plaintext after a factory reset.

  • Can CVE-2024-46340 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-46340 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user accesses the router after a factory reset.

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