CVE-2023-50224

Description

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Sep 3, 2025 Remediation due: Sep 24, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-290 CWE-290

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tp-link	tl-wr841n_firmware	All
tp-link	tl-wr841n	All

References

Other References

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr841n/v12/#Firmware https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1808/ https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-50224

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50224? +

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2023-50224? +

CVE-2023-50224 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50224? +

CVE-2023-50224 affects products from tp-link, specifically: tl-wr841n, tl-wr841n_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50224? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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