CVE-2019-6487
CVE-2019-6487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wdr5620 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wdr5620 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
TP-Link WDR Series devices through firmware v3 (such as TL-WDR5620 V3.0) are affected by command injection (after login) leading to remote code execution, because shell metacharacters can be included in the weather get_weather_observe citycode field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6487?
- TP-Link WDR Series devices through firmware v3 (such as TL-WDR5620 V3.0) are affected by command injection (after login) leading to remote code execution, because shell metacharacters can be included in the weather get_weather_observe citycode field.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6487?
- CVE-2019-6487 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-2019-6487 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6487?
- CVE-2019-6487 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wdr5620 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6487?
- 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-2019-6487 published?
- CVE-2019-6487 was published on 2019-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr5620_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr3500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr3600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr4300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wdr4900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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