high8.8Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2020-24363
TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2025-09-02. Federal due date: 2025-09-23.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5_200415 - Device Reset Auth Bypass2020-11-23 · webapps · hardware
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Tl-Wa855re Firmware | before 200731 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://malwrforensics.com/en/2020/08/31/cve-2020-24363-tl-wa855re-v5-advisory/
- https://pastebin.com/VjHM4UiA
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re/#Firmware
- http://malwrforensics.com/en/2020/08/31/cve-2020-24363-tl-wa855re-v5-advisory/
- https://pastebin.com/VjHM4UiA
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re/#Firmware
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-24363