TP-Link.Home.WiFi.Router.CGI.Referer.Authentication.Bypass

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Authentication Bypass vulnerability in TP-Link WiFi Routers.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain unauthorized access to perform actions on the router.

Affected Products

TL-WR841N v13 00000013 Firmware 0.9.1 4.16 v0001.0 Build 170622 Rel.64334n
TL-WR840N v5 00000005 Firmware 0.9.1 3.16 v0001.0 Build 170608 Rel.58696n

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/download-center.html

References