CVE-2019-12195: tp-link tl-wr840n_firmware Cross-site Scripting
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-12195 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in tp-link tl-wr840n_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 24-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 00000005 devices allow XSS via the network name. The attacker must log into the router by breaking the password and going to the admin login page by THC-HYDRA to get the network name. With an XSS payload, the network name changed automatically and the internet connection was disconnected. All the users become disconnected from the internet.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.71 pp
From 2.47% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundTP-LINK TL-WR840N v5 00000005 - Cross-Site Scripting
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tp-link1 product
- tl-wr840n_firmware0.9.1_3.16
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153027/TP-LINK-TL-WR840N-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry