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Missing authentication in TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 TDDP_RESET allows admin takeover

IdentifiersCVE-2020-24363CWE-306· Missing Authentication for…

CVE-2020-24363 affects TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 devices running firmware 20200415-rel37464. The vulnerability is in the device's TDDP_RESET functionality, which accepts a POST request that can be invoked without authentication by an attacker on the same adjacent network. By sending this request, the attacker can force the device to perform a factory reset and reboot. After the reset, the attacker can set a new administrative password, resulting in improper access control and takeover of the device's administrative interface. The issue is consistent with missing authentication for a critical function.

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Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated adjacent-network attacker to reset the device to factory defaults, reboot it, and then claim administrative control by setting a new administrator password. This yields full unauthorized management access to the affected extender/router device, with resulting compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the local network segment it services.

Mitigation

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Until patched firmware is deployed, restrict access to the device management plane to trusted hosts only, disable remote management features if not required, and place affected devices on segmented management or isolated network zones to prevent access from untrusted adjacent systems. Monitor local network traffic for suspicious POST requests targeting TDDP_RESET or unexpected device resets/reboots. After any suspected exploitation, immediately re-secure the device by reconfiguring it, setting a strong unique administrative password, and reviewing surrounding network exposure.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply a vendor-provided firmware update from TP-Link that addresses the issue, if available for TL-WA855RE V5. If a fixed firmware version is available, upgrade affected devices from firmware 20200415-rel37464 to the patched release. After updating, verify that unauthenticated access to the reset functionality is no longer possible and rotate all administrative credentials.
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