CVE-2023-43138
CVE-2023-43138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-er5120g 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-er5120g Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
TPLINK TL-ER5120G 4.0 2.0.0 Build 210817 Rel.80868n has a command injection vulnerability, when an attacker adds NAPT rules after authentication, and the rule name has an injection point.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-43138?
- TPLINK TL-ER5120G 4.0 2.0.0 Build 210817 Rel.80868n has a command injection vulnerability, when an attacker adds NAPT rules after authentication, and the rule name has an injection point.
- How severe is CVE-2023-43138?
- CVE-2023-43138 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-2023-43138 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-43138?
- CVE-2023-43138 affects Tp-link Tl-er5120g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-43138?
- 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-2023-43138 published?
- CVE-2023-43138 was published on 2023-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-er5120g_firmware:2.0.0:build_210817:*:*:*:*:*:*
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