ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2020-24363: TP-link TL-WA855RE Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
| Vendor | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Product | TL-WA855RE |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 2 Sep 2025 |
| CISA federal deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-306 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
Other TP-Link flaws
- CVE-2025-9377: TP-Link Archer C7(EU) and TL-WR841N/ND(MS) OS Command Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-50224: TP-Link TL-WR841N Authentication Bypass by Spoofing Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-33538: TP-Link Multiple Routers Command Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-1389: TP-Link Archer AX-21 Command Injection Vulnerability
- CVE-2015-3035: TP-Link Multiple Archer Devices Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.