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CVE-2020-28005

6.5 · MEDIUM

httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (hardware versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to trigger a buffer overflow (causing a denial of service) by sending a POST request to the /ad…

Published Nov 18, 2020CWE-120EPSS 1.81%

Overview

CVE-2020-28005 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (hardware versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to trigger a buffer overflow (causing a denial of service) by sending a POST request to the /admin/syslog endpoint. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refthe-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/Refwww.tp-link.com/us/securityRefthe-hyperbolic.com/posts/vulnerabilities-in-tlwpa4220/Refwww.tp-link.com/us/security

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28005?

CVE-2020-28005 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-28005?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-28005?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-28005?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-28005 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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