TP-Link 8840T Default Configuration access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TP-Link 8840T and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Default Configuration. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2012-2440. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TP-Link 8840T (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of the TP-Link 8840T router enables web-based administration on the WAN interface, which allows remote attackers to establish an HTTP connection and possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 04/27/2012 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared for download at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2440 since 04/27/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (74624). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

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03/23/2015 +1060 days 🔍
12/03/2024 +3543 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-2440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60652
CERT: 🔍
X-Force: 74624

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/03/2024 11:52
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (45), 03/15/2019 19:17 (2), 12/03/2024 11:52 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:331:103

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