CVE-2017-13772

8.8 HIGH
Published: October 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or (2) dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158999/TP-Link-WDR4300-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43022/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.fidusinfosec.com/tp-link-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-13772/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158999/TP-Link-WDR4300-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43022/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.fidusinfosec.com/tp-link-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-13772/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
52.6%
99th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

tp-link

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