CVE-2023-39747
CWE-120Published: August 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TP-Link WR841N V8, TP-Link TL-WR940N V2, and TL-WR941ND V5 were discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the radiusSecret parameter at /userRpm/WlanSecurityRpm.
Risk Analysis
Multiple TP-Link router models are vulnerable to a buffer overflow via the radiusSecret parameter. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest firmware updates provided by TP-Link for the affected models. Disable the RADIUS server feature if it is not required.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39747 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-39747 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts