What is the severity of ZDI-23-1808?

ZDI-23-1808 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information.

How do I fix ZDI-23-1808?

To fix ZDI-23-1808, users should update their TP-Link TL-WR841N router to the latest firmware version provided by TP-Link.

What does the ZDI-23-1808 vulnerability affect?

ZDI-23-1808 specifically affects TP-Link TL-WR841N routers with a flaw in the httpd service listening on TCP port 80.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1808?

No, ZDI-23-1808 can be exploited without any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

What type of information can be disclosed through ZDI-23-1808?

Through ZDI-23-1808, attackers can disclose sensitive information from affected TP-Link TL-WR841N router installations.

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ZDI-23-1808

medium

6.5

19/12/2023

24/2/2025

ZDI-23-1808: TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Dec 19 2023(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.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link TL-WR841N

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-23-1808?
ZDI-23-1808 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How do I fix ZDI-23-1808?
To fix ZDI-23-1808, users should update their TP-Link TL-WR841N router to the latest firmware version provided by TP-Link.
What does the ZDI-23-1808 vulnerability affect?
ZDI-23-1808 specifically affects TP-Link TL-WR841N routers with a flaw in the httpd service listening on TCP port 80.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-23-1808?
No, ZDI-23-1808 can be exploited without any authentication, making it particularly dangerous.
What type of information can be disclosed through ZDI-23-1808?
Through ZDI-23-1808, attackers can disclose sensitive information from affected TP-Link TL-WR841N router installations.

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