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CVE-2017-9466 Details
Description
The executable httpd on the TP-Link WR841N V8 router before TL-WR841N(UN)_V8_170210 contained a design flaw in the use of DES for block encryption. This resulted in incorrect access control, which allowed attackers to gain read-write access to system settings through the protected router configuration service tddp via the LAN and Ath0 (Wi-Fi) interfaces.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://blog.senr.io/blog/cve-2017-9466-why-is-my-router-blinking-morse-code | CVE | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
| http://blog.senr.io/blog/cve-2017-9466-why-is-my-router-blinking-morse-code | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-327 | Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| tp-link wr841n v8 firmware | <= tl-wr841n_v8_140724 |
CPE
Remediation
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| tp-link wr841n v8 | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2026 | CVE Status Change | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 6, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |