How severe is CVE-2022-30024?

CVE-2022-30024 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-2022-30024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30024?

CVE-2022-30024 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr841 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-2022-30024?

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-2022-30024 published?

CVE-2022-30024 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-30024

CVE-2022-30024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr841 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr841 Firmware
Published: 2022-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

A buffer overflow in the httpd daemon on TP-Link TL-WR841N V12 (firmware version 3.16.9) devices allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a GET request to the page for the System Tools of the Wi-Fi network. This affects TL-WR841 V12 TL-WR841N(EU)_V12_160624 and TL-WR841 V11 TL-WR841N(EU)_V11_160325 , TL-WR841N_V11_150616 and TL-WR841 V10 TL-WR841N_V10_150310 are also affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30024?: A buffer overflow in the httpd daemon on TP-Link TL-WR841N V12 (firmware version 3.16.9) devices allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a GET request to the page for the System Tools of the Wi-Fi network. This affects TL-WR841 V12 TL-WR841N(EU)_V12_160624 and TL-WR841 V11 TL-WR841N(EU)_V11_160325 , TL-WR841N_V11_150616 and TL-WR841 V10 TL-WR841N_V10_150310 are also affected.
How severe is CVE-2022-30024?: CVE-2022-30024 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-2022-30024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30024?: CVE-2022-30024 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr841 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-2022-30024?: 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-2022-30024 published?: CVE-2022-30024 was published on 2022-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:3.16.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n\(eu\)_firmware:160325:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:150616:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:150310:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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