Exploited vulnerability

CVE-2020-24363

TLP:CLEAR

TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

TP-link TL-WA855RE contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker (on the same network) to submit a TDDP_RESET POST request for a factory reset and reboot. The attacker can then obtain incorrect access control by setting a new administrative password. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

Facts

Vendor: TP-Link
Product: TL-WA855RE
CVSS: 8.8
EPSS (probability of exploitation within 30 days): 22.2 %
On CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since: 2 September 2025
First known exploitation: 2 September 2025
CISA's deadline for US federal agencies: 23 September 2025
Weakness: CWE-306
First seen by Risk Letters: 2 September 2025

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Data: NVD (public domain), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, MITRE ATT&CK, AlienVault OTX. NVD