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CVE-2023-49906

TP-Link Eap225 Firmware remote code execution

7.2 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.92%
  1. Published9 Apr 2024

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the `ssid` parameter at offset `0x0045ab7c` of the `httpd_portal` binary shipped with v5.1.0 Build 20220926 of the EAP225.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

TP-Link Eap225 Firmware5.1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-49906 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-49906 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.92%.

How severe is CVE-2023-49906?

CVE-2023-49906 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49906?

Affected products include TP-Link Eap225 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49906?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.