CVE-2024-45827
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedImproper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') issue exists in Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B firmware version v1.0.2 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, a network-adjacent authenticated attacker may execute an arbitrary OS command.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceOS command injection vulnerability in the Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B firmware v1.0.2 and earlier allows a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands through improper neutralization of special elements in input fields, likely within the router's web management interface.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Adjacent
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify device model and firmware versionAccess the router's web management interface (typically at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and navigate to System Settings or Status page to view the device model and current firmware version. Alternatively, check the device label or documentation.Affected if The device model is RP562B and the firmware version is v1.0.2 or earlier
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Confirm web management interface is accessibleAttempt to access the router's web interface from a browser on a connected device. Verify the interface loads and presents a login page.Affected if The web management interface is reachable from the network, indicating the management service is active
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Verify authentication is required for interface accessAttempt to access router pages without logging in. Check if the interface properly redirects to a login page or returns an authentication error.Affected if The interface allows unauthenticated access or does not enforce proper authentication checks
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Check for exposed management servicesUse network scanning tools (such as nmap) to scan the router's IP address for open HTTP/HTTPS ports (80, 443, 8080, 8443) and verify which services are exposed to the network.Affected if Port 80, 443, or other web service ports are open and accessible from untrusted network segments
The environment is affected if the device is a TP-Link or similar Mesh Wi-Fi router RP562B running firmware v1.0.2 or earlier with its web management interface accessible on the network.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade router firmware to a patched version once available from the vendor. Until then, restrict network access to the management interface to trusted devices only and use strong, unique credentials to reduce the attack surface.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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