Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-12109?

Affected: Nc200 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 2.1.6-160108_b, 2.1.9-200225; Nc210 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 1.0.3-160229, 1.0.4-160412, 1.0.9-200304; Nc220 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 1.2.0-170516, 1.3.0-180105, 1.3.0-200304, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-12109 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-12109 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-12109?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-12109?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2020-12109 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-12109

HighPublic exploit

Certain TP-Link devices allow Command Injection.

Published May 4, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-12109 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Nc200 Firmware (Tp-Link), Nc210 Firmware (Tp-Link), Nc220 Firmware (Tp-Link) and 4 more products.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 74% 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

74%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Certain TP-Link devices allow Command Injection. This affects NC200 2.1.9 build 200225, NC210 1.0.9 build 200304, NC220 1.3.0 build 200304, NC230 1.3.0 build 200304, NC250 1.3.0 build 200304, NC260 1.5.2 build 200304, and NC450 1.5.3 build 200304.

Affected Products

24 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Nc200 FirmwareTp-Link	2.1.6-160108_b, 2.1.9-200225	n/a
Nc210 FirmwareTp-Link	1.0.3-160229, 1.0.4-160412, 1.0.9-200304	n/a
Nc220 FirmwareTp-Link	1.2.0-170516, 1.3.0-180105, 1.3.0-200304	n/a
Nc230 FirmwareTp-Link	1.0.3-160108, 1.2.1-170515, 1.3.0-200304	n/a
Nc250 FirmwareTp-Link	1.0.10-160321, 1.0.8-160108, 1.2.1-170515, 1.3.0-200304	n/a

2 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 4, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Certain TP-Link devices allow Command Injection.
Affected: Nc200 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 2.1.6-160108_b, 2.1.9-200225; Nc210 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 1.0.3-160229, 1.0.4-160412, 1.0.9-200304; Nc220 Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 1.2.0-170516, 1.3.0-180105, 1.3.0-200304, among others. 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 it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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