What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13911?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-13911 is classified as high due to the potential information disclosure to unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13911?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13911, users should update their TP-Link TL-WR940N router firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13911?

All installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N routers that are running the vulnerable httpd service are affected by ZDI-CAN-13911.

Can ZDI-CAN-13911 be exploited remotely?

ZDI-CAN-13911 can only be exploited by network-adjacent attackers, meaning an attacker must be on the same local network.

What type of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-CAN-13911?

ZDI-CAN-13911 allows attackers to disclose sensitive information such as configuration details from the affected TP-Link routers.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-13911

medium

6.5

3/8/2024

ZDI-CAN-13911: TP-Link TL-WR940N httpd Improper Access Control Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N 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 the lack of proper access control. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
TP-Link TL-WR940N

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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-405/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13911?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-13911 is classified as high due to the potential information disclosure to unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13911?
To fix ZDI-CAN-13911, users should update their TP-Link TL-WR940N router firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13911?
All installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N routers that are running the vulnerable httpd service are affected by ZDI-CAN-13911.
Can ZDI-CAN-13911 be exploited remotely?
ZDI-CAN-13911 can only be exploited by network-adjacent attackers, meaning an attacker must be on the same local network.
What type of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-CAN-13911?
ZDI-CAN-13911 allows attackers to disclose sensitive information such as configuration details from the affected TP-Link routers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13911?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-13911 is classified as high due to the potential information disclosure to unauthenticated network-adjacent attackers.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13911?
To fix ZDI-CAN-13911, users should update their TP-Link TL-WR940N router firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13911?
All installations of TP-Link TL-WR940N routers that are running the vulnerable httpd service are affected by ZDI-CAN-13911.
Can ZDI-CAN-13911 be exploited remotely?
ZDI-CAN-13911 can only be exploited by network-adjacent attackers, meaning an attacker must be on the same local network.
What type of information can be disclosed due to ZDI-CAN-13911?
ZDI-CAN-13911 allows attackers to disclose sensitive information such as configuration details from the affected TP-Link routers.