TP-Link TL-WR740N V1 and V2 v3.12.4 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image during the firmware update process.

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link TL-WR740N. Affected is an unknown function of the component ARP Handler. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214812.

TP-Link TL-WR740N 4 with firmware 3.17.0 Build 140520, 3.16.6 Build 130529, and 3.16.4 Build 130205 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (httpd crash) via vectors involving a "new" value in the isNew parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm.

On TP-Link TL-WR740N v4 and TL-WR740ND v4 devices, an attacker with access to the admin panel can inject HTML code and change the HTML context of the target pages and stations in the access-control settings via targetslistsname or hostslistsname. The vulnerability can also be exploited through a CSRF, requiring no authentication as an administrator.