CVE-2021-40288
CVE-2021-40288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax10 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Tp-link Archer Ax10 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A denial-of-service attack in WPA2, and WPA3-SAE authentication methods in TP-Link AX10v1 before V1_211014, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disconnect an already connected wireless client via sending with a wireless adapter specific spoofed authentication frames
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40288?
- A denial-of-service attack in WPA2, and WPA3-SAE authentication methods in TP-Link AX10v1 before V1_211014, allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disconnect an already connected wireless client via sending with a wireless adapter specific spoofed authentication frames
- How severe is CVE-2021-40288?
- CVE-2021-40288 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-2021-40288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40288?
- CVE-2021-40288 affects Tp-link Archer Ax10 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40288?
- 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-2021-40288 published?
- CVE-2021-40288 was published on 2021-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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