CISA Warns: TP-Link Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities in specific TP-Link router models that are currently being exploited by cybercriminals. These vulnerabilities affect home and small business…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities in specific TP-Link router models that are currently being exploited by cybercriminals. These vulnerabilities affect home and small business networking devices, posing risks to millions of users.
Two significant vulnerabilities have been added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, impacting users of affected TP-Link devices.
CVE-2025-9377 : An OS command injection flaw in TP-Link Archer C7(EU) and TL-WR841N/ND(MS) models. This vulnerability exists within the Parental Control page of the router's administration interface, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. CVE-2023-50224 : An authentication bypass vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WR841N model, involving spoofing techniques that target the httpd service on TCP port 80. This flaw enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access stored credentials.
CISA has set a remediation deadline of September 24, 2025, for federal agencies, emphasizing the seriousness of these vulnerabilities. Users are urged to take immediate action to safeguard their networks.
These vulnerabilities affect home and small business networking devices, posing risks to millions of users.
Both affected router models may be end-of-life (EoL) or end-of-service (EoS) products, potentially lacking security updates or technical support, which complicates remediation efforts and elevates long-term security risks.
Users should verify if their TP-Link devices are among the affected models. If so, it is recommended to discontinue use immediately, especially if the devices no longer receive security updates. For devices still supported, users should apply vendor-provided mitigations as per TP-Link's official guidance. Organizations using cloud services should follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for comprehensive security.
These vulnerabilities highlight the ongoing security challenges in consumer networking equipment. Home routers are critical security barriers for personal and business networks, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. The active exploitation of these vulnerabilities underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date firmware and replacing outdated networking equipment.
Users should regularly monitor security advisories from manufacturers and agencies like CISA to remain informed about emerging threats affecting their network infrastructure.
Based on reporting by GBHackers.