CVE-2022-25060Tl-Wr840n Firmware OS Command Injection
TP-LINK TL-WR840N(ES)_V6.20_180709 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component oal_startPing.
Published Feb 28, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as TR-22-0181
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-25060 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Tl-Wr840n Firmware (Tp-Link).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 19, 2022. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 40% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
59/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Aug 19, 2022
172 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-25060
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-25061
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-25062
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-25064
Description
TP-LINK TL-WR840N(ES)_V6.20_180709 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component oal_startPing.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 19, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tl-Wr840n FirmwareTp-Link | 6.20_180709 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 28, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 19, 2022
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
FAQ
Common Questions.
TP-LINK TL-WR840N(ES)_V6.20_180709 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component oal_startPing.
Affected: Tl-Wr840n Firmware (Tp-Link) versions 6.20_180709. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Aug 19, 2022.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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