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    CVE-2020-24363

    TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 20200415-rel37464 devices allow an unauthenticated attacker (on the same network) to submit a TDDP_RESET POST request for a factory reset and reboot. The attacker can then obtain incorrect access control by setting a new administrative password.

    Published:Aug 31, 2020
    Last Modified:Nov 7, 2025
    EPS:Aug 31, 2020
    EPSS Score:0.29423
    CVSS Score:8.8

    CISA Notification

    Description

    TP-Link TL-WA855RE V5 20200415-rel37464 devices allow an unauthenticated attacker (on the same network) to submit a TDDP_RESET POST request for a factory reset and reboot. The attacker can then obtain incorrect access control by setting a new administrative password.

    Required Action:

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

    Notes:

    No extra notes provided.

    Due Date
    Sep 23, 2025
    353 days ago
    Alert Date
    Sep 2, 2025
    374 days ago

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Tp-link
    Product
    Tl-wa855re
    Vendor
    Tp-link
    Product
    Tl-wa855re Firmware

    Exploits

    https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49092

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High