Path Traversal in Talos TP-Link
CVE-2018-3949
An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the HTTP server functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN. A specially crafted URL can cause a directory traversal, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive system files. An attacker can send either an unauthenticated or an authenticated web request to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.533 (99.0th percentile), scored .
High probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — patch promptly. 99th percentile — 99.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.533 · newest: 0.533 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Talos TP-Link — versions TP-Link TL-R600VPN HWv3 FRNv1.3.0 TP-Link TL-R600VPN HWv2 FRNv1.2.3
- TP-Link Tl-R600vpn — versions 3, 2
- TP-Link Tl-R600vpn Firmware — versions 1.3.0, 1.2.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0618 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-3949?
- CVE-2018-3949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Talos TP-Link, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2018-12-01.
- How severe is CVE-2018-3949?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.