TP-Link Time Bomb: The Router Backdoor Nobody Knew Needed Fixing!
TP-Link routers once came with a preinstalled backdoor, like an uninvited guest who refuses to leave. Even after a decade, it’s unclear if it was ever patched. Here’s hoping those routers have either been retired or finally received a security makeover.
Hot Take:
In the world of cybersecurity, having too many vulnerabilities in your router is like having too many pizzas—it’s bad for your health, but hey, at least the attackers are too stuffed to exploit them all!
Key Points:
- TP-Link routers have a preinstalled backdoor vulnerability that dates back over a decade.
- The vulnerability requires a specific URL and a TFTP server to exploit, making it less commonly targeted.
- The original discovery was obscure and lacked detailed exploitation steps, reducing its notoriety.
- It remains unclear whether TP-Link has patched the vulnerability or not.
- No CVE number has been assigned to this vulnerability, adding to its mystery.
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