CVE-2020-10884Archer A7 Hardcoded Credentials
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers.
Published Mar 25, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-10884 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Ac1750 Firmware (Tp-Link), Archer A7.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
52/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the tdpServer service, which listens on UDP port 20002 by default.
This issue results from the use of hard-coded encryption key. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-9652.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ac1750 FirmwareTp-Link | 190726 | n/a |
| Archer A7 | >= Firmware Ver: 190726 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 25, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-321 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
- CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials
FAQ
Common Questions.
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers execute arbitrary code on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers.
Affected: Ac1750 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 190726; Archer A7 versions >= Firmware Ver: 190726. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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