CVE-2020-10888 : Security Advisory and Response

This vulnerability affects TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers, allowing remote attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges.

Understanding CVE-2020-10888

This CVE involves improper authentication on TP-Link Archer A7 routers, enabling attackers to exploit SSH port forwarding during setup without proper authentication.

What is CVE-2020-10888?

The vulnerability in TP-Link Archer A7 Firmware Ver: 190726 AC1750 routers permits remote attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10888

Attackers can exploit the flaw to escalate privileges to resources typically secured from external access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10888

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication on affected TP-Link Archer A7 routers by exploiting SSH port forwarding during setup without proper authentication.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Archer A7
Vendor: TP-Link
Versions: Firmware Ver: 190726

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Integrity Impact: High
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
CVSS Score: 5.9 (Medium)

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-10888 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable WAN access to SSH services if not required.
Regularly monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong password policies.
Keep firmware updated to patch known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by TP-Link to address this vulnerability.