CVE-2020-10883: tp-link ac1750_firmware

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-10883 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in tp-link ac1750_firmware. EPSS estimates a 5.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 3 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 25-03-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the file system. The issue lies in the lack of proper permissions set on the file system. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-9651.

• CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.