CVE-2024-53375
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 · uneditedAn Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affects the TP-Link Archer router series. A vulnerability exists in the "tmp_get_sites" function of the HomeShield functionality provided by TP-Link. This vulnerability is still exploitable without the activation of the HomeShield functionality.
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 · high confidenceAn authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the tmp_get_sites function of the HomeShield feature in TP-Link Archer router series. An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. The vulnerability remains exploitable even when the HomeShield functionality is not activated.
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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 the device modelAccess the router admin interface (typically at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and check the Status or Device Info page to confirm the device is a TP-Link Archer series routerAffected if The device is a TP-Link Archer router model
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Check the firmware versionNavigate to the router admin interface, go to Advanced > System > Firmware Update or similar path and note the current firmware version stringAffected if The installed firmware version matches any version listed as affected in the CVE advisory from TP-Link
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Verify HomeShield presenceLog into the router admin interface and look for HomeShield, HomePro, or similar security feature in the menu navigation (usually under Advanced or Security settings)Affected if The HomeShield feature is present in the firmware regardless of whether it is enabled or disabled
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Confirm admin interface accessibilityAttempt to access the router web admin interface from both the local network and, if configured, the remote management IP addressAffected if The administrative interface is accessible from an untrusted network (e.g., WAN) or the default credentials are in use
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Check for indicators of compromiseReview router system logs (usually under Advanced > System > Logs) for unexpected commands, unusual authentication attempts, or processes referencing tmp_get_sites or shell executionAffected if Logs show execution of arbitrary commands, unknown authenticated sessions, or suspicious API calls to HomeShield functions
The environment is affected if it is a TP-Link Archer router with a firmware version that falls within the affected range specified in the CVE and the HomeShield feature module is present in the firmware.
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 dataApply vendor-supplied firmware updates for affected TP-Link Archer devices; until a patch is available, restrict administrative interface access to trusted networks only and monitor for indicators of compromise.
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