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CVE-2024-57040

TP-Link Tl-wr845n Firmware hard-coded credentials

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.15%
  1. Published26 Feb 2025

Description

TP-Link TL-WR845N devices with firmware TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909 and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for the root account which can be obtained by analyzing downloaded firmware or via a brute force attack through physical access to the router. NOTE: The supplier has stated that this issue was fixed in firmware versions 250401 or later.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

TP-Link Tl-wr845n Firmware190219 · 200909 · 201214

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-57040 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-57040 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.15%.

How severe is CVE-2024-57040?

CVE-2024-57040 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-57040?

Affected products include TP-Link Tl-wr845n Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-57040?

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.