CVE-2024-57040 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can gain root access to TP-Link routers by using hardcoded credentials found in firmware or via brute force.
- 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-2024-57040?
CVE-2024-57040 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TP-Link TL-WR845N devices with firmware TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909 and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for the root account which can be obtained by analyzing downloaded firmware or via a brute force attack through physical access to the router. NOTE: The supplier has stated that this issue was fixed in firmware versions 250401 or later.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tp-Link Tl-Wr845n Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-57040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-57040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-57040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjhr-3845-j2r5.