CVE-2023-50224

6.5 MEDIUM CISA KEV - Actively Exploited
Published: May 03, 2024 Modified: October 27, 2025

Description

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Product
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/
Source: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Product
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-50224
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.4%
85th percentile
Exploitation Status
Actively Exploited
Remediation due: 2025-09-24

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

tp-link