CVE-2023-27078: tp-link tl-mr3020_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-27078 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in tp-link tl-mr3020_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 23-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A command injection issue was found in TP-Link MR3020 v.1_150921 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request to the tftp endpoint.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.