CVE-2023-50224
TP-Link TL-WR841N Authentication Bypass by Spoofing Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 3, 2024, 3:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2025, 1 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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TP-Link TL-WR841N contains an authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default, leading to the disclose of stored credentials. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4308/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50224
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-50224
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2023-50224 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-50224.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware | Product |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware | Product |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-50224 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-50224
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2023-50224 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Register
CISA sounds alarm over TP-Link wireless routers under attack
Infosec in brief The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has said two flaws in routers made by Chinese networking biz TP-Link are under active attack and need to be fixed – but ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Sitecore, Linux Kernel, and TP-Link Flaws to KEV Catalog
September 7, 2025The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, flagging new security threats that are actively being explo ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
New TP-Link zero-day surfaces as CISA warns other flaws are exploited
TP-Link has confirmed the existence of an unpatched zero-day vulnerability impacting multiple router models, as CISA warns that other router flaws have been exploited in attacks. The zero-day vulnerab ... Read more
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The Hacker News
CISA Flags TP-Link Router Flaws CVE-2023-50224 and CVE-2025-9377 as Actively Exploited
Sep 04, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added two security flaws impacting TP-Link wireless routers ... Read more
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security.nl
TP-Link waarschuwt voor botnet dat routers besmet en M365-accounts kaapt
TP-Link waarschuwt voor een botnet dat verschillende kwetsbaarheden gebruikt om kwetsbare routers te infecteren, die vervolgens worden gebruikt voor het aanvallen van Microsoft 365-accounts. De beveil ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2023-50224 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-09-03 Added Due Date 2025-09-24 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name TP-Link TL-WR841N Authentication Bypass by Spoofing Vulnerability -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:3.16.9:build_200409:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-wr841n:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware Types: Product Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware Types: Product Added Reference Type CVE: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Zero Day Initiative: https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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. 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. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Zero Day Initiative https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware [No types assigned] Added CWE Zero Day Initiative CWE-290 Added CVSS V3 Zero Day Initiative AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N