CVE-2012-2440 json
The default configuration of the TP-Link 8840T router enables web-based administration on the WAN interface, which allows remote attackers…
published 2012-04-28 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2426
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.4%
- EPSS 1.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 73%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The default configuration of the TP-Link 8840T router enables web-based administration on the WAN interface, which allows remote attackers to establish an HTTP connection and possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Exploit prediction
1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/834723
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/74624
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2440
- NVD CVE-2012-2440
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