MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2023-50224

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

1.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
9/3/2025
Patch Due Date
9/24/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/3/2024

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50224?

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. . Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

Is CVE-2023-50224 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-50224 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 9/24/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-50224?

CVE-2023-50224 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity).

Is CVE-2023-50224 affecting your environment?

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