CVE-2024-46340 Information disclosure in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can read user credentials transmitted in plaintext after a factory reset on TP-Link TL-WR845N routers.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-46340?

CVE-2024-46340 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_201214, TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909, and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit user credentials in plaintext after executing a factory reset.

Weakness: CWE-312

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46340?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr845n Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46340?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-46340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-46340 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-46340 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8rw-4jh7-4cx9.

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