CVE-2020-24363
Confirmed PUBLISHEDTP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 20200415-rel37464 devices allow an unauthenticated attacker (on the same network) to submit a TDDP_RESET POST request for a...
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Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 20200415-rel37464 devices allow an unauthenticated attacker (on the same network) to submit a TDDP_RESET POST request for a factory reset and reboot. The attacker can then obtain incorrect access control by setting a new administrative password.
- CVE Published
- Aug 31, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Jun 01, 2026
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
- 20.7%
Affected Versions
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CVE References
- tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re tp-link.com · CVE Record https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re/#Firmware
- malwrforensics.com/en/2020/08/31/cve-2020-24363-tl-wa855re-v5-a... malwrforensics.com · CVE Record http://malwrforensics.com/en/2020/08/31/cve-2020-24363-tl-wa855re-v5-...
- pastebin.com/VjHM4UiA pastebin.com · CVE Record https://pastebin.com/VjHM4UiA
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CVE First | 2026-06-01 10:39 UTC |
| CISA | 2026-06-02 14:06 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
Check back as sensor telemetry and scanner integrations are updated.
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-06-01 10:39:51 UTC · CVE
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:06 UTC about 2 months ago14:06 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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10:39 UTC about 2 months ago10:39 UTC · about 2 months ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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15:49 UTC almost 6 years ago15:49 UTC · almost 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 6 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 6 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2020-24363
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"title": "TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 20200415-rel37464 devices allow an unauthenticated atta...",
"affected_vendor": "TP-Link",
"affected_product": "TL-WA855RE",
"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": 0.20689,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}