CVE-2020-5795
CVE-2020-5795 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer A7 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Tp-link Archer A7 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5795?
- UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following in TP-Link Archer A7(US)_V5_200721 allows an authenticated admin user, with physical access and network access, to execute arbitrary code after plugging a crafted USB drive into the router.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5795?
- CVE-2020-5795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-5795 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-5795?
- CVE-2020-5795 affects Tp-link Archer A7 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5795?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-5795 published?
- CVE-2020-5795 was published on 2020-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_a7_firmware:200721:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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