CVE-2020-24363βTP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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2025-09-02 Β· last modified September 2, 2025
Metadata
Vulnerability Name
TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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.
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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.