CVE-2020-24363
TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
22.2%
p98
KEV
YES
Sep 2, 2025
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
TP-Link / TL-WA855RE
Vulnerability
TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Sep 2, 2025
Remediate by
Sep 23, 2025
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
TP-link TL-WA855RE contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability. This vulnerability could 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. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
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.
Notes
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/range-extender/tl-wa855re/#overview ; https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa855re/#FAQs ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24363
No related CVEs by CWE or product.