How severe is CVE-2020-24297?

CVE-2020-24297 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-2020-24297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24297?

CVE-2020-24297 affects Tp-link Tl-wpa4220 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24297?

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-2020-24297 published?

CVE-2020-24297 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24297

CVE-2020-24297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wpa4220 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: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wpa4220 Firmware
Published: 2020-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted POST requests to the endpoint /admin/powerline. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24297?: httpd on TP-Link TL-WPA4220 devices (versions 2 through 4) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by sending crafted POST requests to the endpoint /admin/powerline. Fixed version: TL-WPA4220(EU)_V4_201023
How severe is CVE-2020-24297?: CVE-2020-24297 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-2020-24297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24297?: CVE-2020-24297 affects Tp-link Tl-wpa4220 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24297?: 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-2020-24297 published?: CVE-2020-24297 was published on 2020-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wpa4220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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