HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-24363

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

11.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
9/2/2025
Patch Due Date
9/23/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/31/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is CVE-2020-24363 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-24363 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 9/23/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-24363?

CVE-2020-24363 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2020-24363 affecting your environment?

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