CVE-2019-13613
CWE-787Published: July 17, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
CMD_FTEST_CONFIG in the TP-Link Device Debug protocol in TP-Link Wireless Router Archer Router version 1.0.0 Build 20180502 rel.45702 (EU) and earlier is prone to a stack-based buffer overflow, which allows a remote attacker to achieve code execution or denial of service by sending a crafted payload to the listening server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-13613 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-13613 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts