CVE-2023-27837

TP-Link TL-WPA8630P (US)_ V2_ Version 171011 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the key parameter in the function sub_ 40A774

Critical · published June 13, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command injection lurks in the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P, letting attackers manipulate crucial functions with just a maliciously crafted key! 🔥 Think of it like a guest getting a hold of the restaurant menu and rewriting their order to include whatever they desire—without the chef even batting an eye. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass security measures and execute commands they shouldn’t be able to touch! An attacker could gain full control over the device, leading to catastrophic consequences like network disruption, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even using the device as a launchpad for further attacks. Imagine someone stepping in the kitchen and cooking up chaos without anyone noticing—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest getting a hold of the restaurant menu and rewriting their order to include whatever they desire—without the chef even batting an eye. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass security measures and execute commands they shouldn’t be able to touch! This command injection vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WPA8630P arises via the 'key' parameter in a specific function, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device if they pass malicious input.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the device, leading to catastrophic consequences like network disruption, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even using the device as a launchpad for further attacks. Imagine someone stepping in the kitchen and cooking up chaos without anyone noticing—absolutely devastating! Immediately update your TP-Link TL-WPA8630P to the latest firmware version to patch this vulnerability. It's crucial to change any default credentials and monitor your network for unusual activities. Don't wait—this is a critical fix! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll secure your device against this threat in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02410 · 84.0th percentile
Published
2023-06-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUN 00:00Z
    TP-Link TL-WPA8630P (US)_ V2_ Version 171011 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the key parameter in the function sub_ 40A774
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