CVE-2024-53375
📋 TL;DR
An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers allows attackers with network access to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. This affects TP-Link Archer router users who haven't applied security patches, regardless of whether HomeShield functionality is enabled.
💻 Affected Systems
- TP-Link Archer router series
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing persistent backdoor installation, network traffic interception, credential theft, and lateral movement to other devices on the network.
Likely Case
Router takeover leading to DNS hijacking, credential harvesting, and installation of malware on connected devices.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation and strong authentication controls preventing unauthorized access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit requires authentication but may be combined with default credential attacks; GitHub repository contains proof-of-concept code.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check TP-Link firmware updates for specific model
Vendor Advisory: Not provided in references; check TP-Link security advisories
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into router admin interface. 2. Navigate to firmware update section. 3. Check for and apply latest firmware. 4. Reboot router after update completes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable remote administration
allPrevents external access to router administration interface
Change default credentials
allUse strong, unique passwords for router admin access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment router management to isolated VLAN
- Implement network monitoring for suspicious router traffic patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check router firmware version against TP-Link security advisory; test with authenticated request to vulnerable endpoint if possibleCheck Version:
Log into router web interface and check firmware version in System Tools or similar sectionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version matches patched version from TP-Link; test exploit no longer works📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authentication attempts to router admin interface
- Suspicious command execution in router logs
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from router
- DNS queries to malicious domains from router
SIEM Query:
Search for authentication events to router admin interface followed by unusual HTTP requests to /cgi/tmp_get_sites or similar endpoints