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CVE-2024-57049
PUBLISHEDA vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the...
Not yet in CISA KEV
- Vendor
- TP-Link
- Product
- Archer C20
- Published
- Feb 18, 2025
- EPSS
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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."
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Authentication
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-06-26 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver (via CIRCL)
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:49 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver (via CIRCL) First | 2025-06-26 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-57049.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
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nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
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Proof of Concept Exploit Available
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Added to KEVIntel
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Detected by Nuclei
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CVE Published to Public
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CVE ID Reserved