MEDIUM
CVE-2018-25321
CWE-352Published: May 17, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.7th
Official Description
TP-Link TL-WR720N wireless router contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions by crafting malicious web requests. Attackers can modify port forwarding rules via VirtualServerRpm.htm or change WiFi security settings via WlanSecurityRpm.htm by tricking authenticated users into visiting attacker-controlled pages.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-25321 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
tp-link2 products
tl-wr720n firmwaretl-wr720n
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44335Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.tp-link.com/Product
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-25321
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 17, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-25321 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.