CVE-2018-11481
CVE-2018-11481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Ipc Tl-ipc223(p)-6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Tp-link Ipc Tl-ipc223(p)-6 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
TP-LINK IPC TL-IPC223(P)-6, TL-IPC323K-D, TL-IPC325(KP)-*, and TL-IPC40A-4 devices allow authenticated remote code execution via crafted JSON data because /usr/lib/lua/luci/torchlight/validator.lua does not block various punctuation characters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-11481?
- TP-LINK IPC TL-IPC223(P)-6, TL-IPC323K-D, TL-IPC325(KP)-*, and TL-IPC40A-4 devices allow authenticated remote code execution via crafted JSON data because /usr/lib/lua/luci/torchlight/validator.lua does not block various punctuation characters.
- How severe is CVE-2018-11481?
- CVE-2018-11481 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-2018-11481 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-11481?
- CVE-2018-11481 primarily affects Tp-link Ipc Tl-ipc223(p)-6 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-11481?
- 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-2018-11481 published?
- CVE-2018-11481 was published on 2018-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:ipc_tl-ipc223\(p\)-6_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-ipc323k-d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-ipc325\(kp\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-ipc40a-4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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