CVE-2023-44447 TP-Link TL-WR902AC loginFs Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Network-adjacent attackers can exploit improper authentication in the httpd service to disclose stored credentials on TP-Link TL-WR902AC routers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-44447?

CVE-2023-44447 is a medium-severity vulnerability in TP-Link TL-WR902AC, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TP-Link TL-WR902AC loginFs Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR902AC 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-21529.

Weakness: CWE-290

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-44447?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr902ac Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44447?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-44447 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-44447 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-44447 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8g78-hrv2-4qx3.

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