CVE-2024-57049
TP-Link Archer c20 Authentication Bypass
Description
Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CVE RECORD. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This record was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: none.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 18, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 30, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2024-57049
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update TP-Link Archer router firmware to the latest version.
- Ensure firmware addresses authentication bypass in /cgi directory.
- Remove or disable affected interfaces if update is unavailable.
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CVE Rejected by [email protected]
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] Removed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-57049', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-02-19T14:49:27.983267Z'} Removed Tag MITRE: disputed Changed Description A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the response to the API call is only "non-sensitive UI initialization variables." Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CVE RECORD. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This record was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: none. Removed CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CWE CISA-ADP: CWE-287 Removed CPE Configuration AND OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_c20:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_c20_firmware:6.6_230412:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Removed Reference MITRE: https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md Removed Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2024-57049', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-02-19T14:49:27.983267Z'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Changed Description A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because the response to the API call is only "non-sensitive UI initialization variables." -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_c20_firmware:6.6_230412:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_c20:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-287 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication. Added Reference https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md