CVE-2020-24363

tp-link tl-wa855re firmware

Published 31 Aug 2020 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

8.8 High · CVSS 3.1, NVD

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2 Sept 2025, with a remediation deadline of 23 Sept 2025 for US federal agencies.

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.

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.

References

malwrforensics.com/en/2020/08/31/cve-2020-24363-tl-wa855re-v5-advisory/ · Third Party Advisory
pastebin.com/VjHM4UiA · Third Party Advisory
www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re/#Firmware · Product
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-24363 · US Government Resource