VDB-111762 · CVE-2017-15631 · GCVE-0-2017-15631

TP-LINK WVR/WAR/ER pptp_client.lua new-workmode command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TP-LINK WVR, WAR and ER. This affects an unknown part of the file pptp_client.lua. The manipulation of the argument new-workmode as part of Variable results in command injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-15631. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TP-LINK WVR, WAR and ER (Wireless LAN Software) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the file pptp_client.lua. The manipulation of the argument new-workmode as part of a Variable leads to a command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

TP-Link WVR, WAR and ER devices allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands via command injection in the new-workmode variable in the pptp_client.lua file.

The bug was discovered 01/10/2018. The weakness was disclosed 01/11/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-15631 since 10/19/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Wireless LAN Software

Vendor

TP-LINK

Name

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.tp-link.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/19/2017 🔍
01/10/2018 +83 days 🔍
01/11/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/11/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/22/2019 +709 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-15631 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15631
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111762
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2018 08:02
Updated: 12/22/2019 14:05
Changes: 01/12/2018 08:02 (59), 12/22/2019 14:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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