How severe is CVE-2023-50224?

CVE-2023-50224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50224 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-50224 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-09-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50224?

CVE-2023-50224 affects Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50224?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2023-50224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55046. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-09-03).

When was CVE-2023-50224 published?

CVE-2023-50224 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50224

CVE-2023-50224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-09-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-09-03)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55046
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-09-03)
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50224?: TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.
How severe is CVE-2023-50224?: CVE-2023-50224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50224 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-50224 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-09-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50224?: CVE-2023-50224 affects Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2023-50224 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50224 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55046. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-09-03).
When was CVE-2023-50224 published?: CVE-2023-50224 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:3.16.9:build_200409:*:*:*:*:*:*

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