How severe is CVE-2023-39745?

CVE-2023-39745 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-2023-39745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39745?

CVE-2023-39745 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr940n V2 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39745?

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-2023-39745 published?

CVE-2023-39745 was published on 2023-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39745

CVE-2023-39745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr940n V2 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr940n V2 Firmware
Published: 2023-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link TL-WR940N V2, TP-Link TL-WR941ND V5 and TP-Link TL-WR841N V8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the component /userRpm/AccessCtrlAccessRulesRpm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39745?: TP-Link TL-WR940N V2, TP-Link TL-WR941ND V5 and TP-Link TL-WR841N V8 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the component /userRpm/AccessCtrlAccessRulesRpm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted GET request.
How severe is CVE-2023-39745?: CVE-2023-39745 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-2023-39745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39745?: CVE-2023-39745 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr940n V2 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39745?: 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-2023-39745 published?: CVE-2023-39745 was published on 2023-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/a101e-IoTvul/iotvul/blob/main/tp-link/16/TP-Link%20WR940N%20WR941ND%20WR841N%20wireless%20router%20userRpmAccessCtrlAccessRulesRpm%20buffer%20read%20out-of-bounds%20vulnerability.md

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr940n_v2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr941nd_v5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_v8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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