TP-Link AC1350/N300 enable_test_mode inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere

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A vulnerability was found in TP-Link AC1350 and N300. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function enable_test_mode. Performing a manipulation results in inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-49133. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TP-Link AC1350 and N300 (version unknown). This affects the function enable_test_mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-829. The product imports, requires, or includes executable functionality (such as a library) from a source that is outside of the intended control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A command execution vulnerability exists in the tddpd enable_test_mode functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926 and Tp-Link N300 Wireless Access Point (EAP115 V4) v5.0.4 Build 20220216. A specially crafted series of network requests can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability impacts `uclited` on the EAP225(V3) 5.1.0 Build 20220926 of the AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point.

It is possible to read the advisory at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-49133 since 11/22/2023. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/21/2025).

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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• Router Operating System

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• TP-Link

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• AC1350
• N300

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.tp-link.com/

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