CVE-2024-57049: Critical severity TP-Link Archer C20 vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2025
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Updated

Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CVE RECORD. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This record was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: none.

Affected Software

1 affected component
TP-Link Archer C20<V6.6_230412

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Restrict or monitor inbound requests to the router’s /cgi interfaces to mitigate authentication bypass; treat unexpected requests that include a Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net as suspicious and block them at the network layer (e.g., firewall/WAF/ACL) unless explicitly required.

Event History

Feb 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Rejected
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Jun 30, 2026
Rejected
via MITRE·07:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57049?

The severity of CVE-2024-57049 is considered to be high due to the ability to bypass authentication on the TP-Link Archer C20 router.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-57049?

To fix CVE-2024-57049, update the firmware of the TP-Link Archer C20 router to a version later than V6.6_230412.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-57049?

Exploiting CVE-2024-57049 may allow unauthorized users to access sensitive router interfaces and configurations.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-57049?

CVE-2024-57049 affects TP-Link Archer C20 routers running firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier.

5

Is CVE-2024-57049 currently being exploited?

CVE-2024-57049 has been identified as a vulnerability, but any active exploitation details are currently not publicly disclosed.

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