CVE-2020-24363 — TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
2025-09-02 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | TP-Link |
| Product | TL-WA855RE |
| CWE | CWE-306 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2020-24363 |
| Date Added | 2025-09-02 |
| Due Date | 2025-09-23 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2025-09-23