CVE-2017-13772
CVE-2017-13772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Wr940n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Tp-link Wr940n Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or (2) dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13772?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in TP-Link WR940N WiFi routers with hardware version 4 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the (1) ping_addr parameter to PingIframeRpm.htm or (2) dnsserver2 parameter to WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13772?
- CVE-2017-13772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-13772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-13772?
- CVE-2017-13772 affects Tp-link Wr940n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-13772?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-13772 published?
- CVE-2017-13772 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158999/TP-Link-WDR4300-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43022/
- https://www.fidusinfosec.com/tp-link-remote-code-execution-cve-2017-13772/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:wr940n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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