CVE-2024-48288
CVE-2024-48288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-ipc42c Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43172
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-ipc42c Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
TP-Link TL-IPC42C V4.0_20211227_1.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection due to the lack of malicious code verification on both the frontend and backend.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-48288?
- TP-Link TL-IPC42C V4.0_20211227_1.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection due to the lack of malicious code verification on both the frontend and backend.
- How severe is CVE-2024-48288?
- CVE-2024-48288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-48288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-48288?
- CVE-2024-48288 affects Tp-link Tl-ipc42c Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-48288?
- 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-2024-48288 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-48288 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43172.
- When was CVE-2024-48288 published?
- CVE-2024-48288 was published on 2024-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/GroundCTL2MajorTom/pocs/blob/main/Cisco_Linksys_E3000_rce.md
- https://github.com/GroundCTL2MajorTom/pocs/blob/main/TP-Link_TL-IPC42C_RCE.md
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-ipc42c_firmware:20211227_1.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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