Vulnerability in Tp-link Archer_a7
CVE-2020-5795
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.
EPSS: 0.010 (59.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Tp-link Archer_a7 — versions v5
- Tp-link Archer_a7_firmware — versions 200721
- N/a Tp-link Archer A7 V5 — versions Firmware Archer A7(US)_V5_200721
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- vulnreport@tenable.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5795?
- CVE-2020-5795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer_a7, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 6.2/10. Published 2020-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5795?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-5795 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.