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CVE-2020-10883: This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TP-Link Arche...

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the file system. The issue lies in the lack of proper permissions set on the file system. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-9651.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-10883 affects TP-Link Archer A7 AC1750 routers running Firmware Ver: 190726. It can let an attacker who already has low-privileged code execution on the router gain higher privileges because filesystem permissions are too loose. Exposure is limited to affected TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 installations. The source bundle does not confirm other firmware versions, other TP-Link models, or internet-reachable exploitation for this specific CVE. Treat this as a moderate infrastructure hygiene issue. It is not documented as actively exploited here, but affected routers can become more damaging after any initial compromise, so validate inventory and firmware status promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory TP-Link Archer A7 routers and record firmware versions.; Check TP-Link and ZDI guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-recommended remediation.; Upgrade affected Firmware Ver: 190726 devices if a vendor fix is available..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L1.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-10883Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
TP-LinkArcher A7Firmware Ver: 190726Listed
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Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

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