CVE-2023-50224 TP-Link TL-WR841N Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Network-adjacent attackers can exploit improper authentication in the httpd service to disclose stored credentials on TP-Link routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Sep 2025
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-50224?
CVE-2023-50224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in TP-Link Archer C5, 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-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.
Weakness: CWE-290
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50224?
It affects 36 products.
Products include Tp-Link Archer C1900 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer C5 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer C7 Firmware, Tp-Link Mr3420 Firmware, Tp-Link Mr6400 Firmware, Tp-Link Tl-Mr3020 Firmware and 30 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50224?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50224 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 24 Sep 2025.
Is CVE-2023-50224 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-50224 in the wild since at least 3 Sep 2025.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g654-hw9f-49w6.