How severe is CVE-2023-49912?

CVE-2023-49912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49912?

CVE-2023-49912 primarily affects Tp-link Eap225 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49912?

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.

Does CVE-2023-49912 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49912 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53810.

When was CVE-2023-49912 published?

CVE-2023-49912 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49912

CVE-2023-49912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Eap225 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53810
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tp-link Eap225 Firmware
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the `profile` parameter at offset `0x4224b0` of the `httpd` binary shipped with v5.0.4 Build 20220216 of the EAP115.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49912?: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web interface Radio Scheduling functionality of Tp-Link AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Access Point (EAP225 V3) v5.1.0 Build 20220926. A specially crafted series of HTTP requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.This vulnerability refers specifically to the overflow that occurs via the `profile` parameter at offset `0x4224b0` of the `httpd` binary shipped with v5.0.4 Build 20220216 of the EAP115.
How severe is CVE-2023-49912?: CVE-2023-49912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49912?: CVE-2023-49912 primarily affects Tp-link Eap225 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49912?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-49912 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49912 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53810.
When was CVE-2023-49912 published?: CVE-2023-49912 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:eap225_firmware:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:eap115_firmware:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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