CVE-2020-24297 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 18 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on TP-Link powerline adapters via crafted POST requests to the admin interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24297?

CVE-2020-24297 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted POST requests to the endpoint /admin/powerline. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24297?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wpa4220 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24297?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24297 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2020-24297 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24297 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxgq-mf23-45xc.