Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 4, 2018· Updated Sep 16, 2024
CVE-2018-11714
CVE-2018-11714
Description
An issue was discovered on TP-Link TL-WR840N v5 00000005 0.9.1 3.16 v0001.0 Build 170608 Rel.58696n and TL-WR841N v13 00000013 0.9.1 4.16 v0001.0 Build 170622 Rel.64334n devices. This issue is caused by improper session handling on the /cgi/ folder or a /cgi file. If an attacker sends a header of "Referer: http://192.168.0.1/mainFrame.htm" then no authentication is required for any action.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
2- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44781/mitreexploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- blog.securelayer7.net/time-to-disable-tp-link-home-wifi-router/mitrex_refsource_MISC
News mentions
1- RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning ExploitsTrend Micro Research · Oct 9, 2025