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HIGH

CVE-2018-3950

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Description

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the ping and tracert functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN HWv3 FRNv1.3.0 and HWv2 FRNv1.2.3 http server. A specially crafted IP address can cause a stack overflow, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a single authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2018-12-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-3950?

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the ping and tracert functionality of the TP-Link TL-R600VPN HWv3 FRNv1.3.0 and HWv2 FRNv1.2.3 http server. A specially crafted IP address can cause a stack overflow, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a single authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2018-3950 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2018-3950 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.9% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-3950?

CVE-2018-3950 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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