CVE-2024-42815
CVE-2024-42815 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Re365 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39806
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Tp-link Re365 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the TP-Link RE365 V1_180213, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the USER_AGENT field in /usr/bin/httpd. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-42815?
- In the TP-Link RE365 V1_180213, there is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to the lack of length verification for the USER_AGENT field in /usr/bin/httpd. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can cause the remote target device to crash or execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2024-42815?
- CVE-2024-42815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-42815 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-42815?
- CVE-2024-42815 affects Tp-link Re365 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-42815?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-42815 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-42815 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39806.
- When was CVE-2024-42815 published?
- CVE-2024-42815 was published on 2024-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/XiaoCurry/14d46e0becd79d9bb9907f2fbe147cfe
- https://securityonline.info/cve-2024-42815-cvss-9-8-buffer-overflow-flaw-in-tp-link-routers-opens-door-to-rce/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re365_firmware:180213:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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