CVE-2024-57040
Critical
Description
TP-Link TL-WR845N devices with firmware TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_200909 and TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for the root account which can be obtained by analyzing downloaded firmware or via a brute force attack through physical access to the router. NOTE: The supplier has stated that this issue was fixed in firmware versions 250401 or later.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Tp-link Tl-wr845n Firmware
PublishedFeb 26, 2025
First seenFeb 26, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-798Hard-coded credentials
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tp-link tl-wr845n_firmware | 190219, 200909, 201214 | — |
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