CVE-2018-12694
CVE-2018-12694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
TP-Link TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender with hardware version 5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via data/reboot.json.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-12694?
- TP-Link TL-WA850RE Wi-Fi Range Extender with hardware version 5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via data/reboot.json.
- How severe is CVE-2018-12694?
- CVE-2018-12694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-12694 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-12694?
- CVE-2018-12694 affects Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-12694?
- 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-2018-12694 published?
- CVE-2018-12694 was published on 2018-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa850re_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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