CVE-2023-24097 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published 23 Jan 2023 Updated 2 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on TrendNet TEW-820AP access points via a stack overflow in the password authentication form.

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-2023-24097?

CVE-2023-24097 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TrendNet Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader TEW-820AP v1.0R, firmware version 1.01.B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the submit-url parameter at /formPasswordAuth. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-24097?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendnet Tew-820ap Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24097?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-24097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-24097 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-24097 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwwx-hvjj-2vq7.