CVE-2024-46341: TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit credentials in base64 encoded form, which can be ea

Routine

HIGH 8.0MITIGATE

CVE-2024-46341 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting tl-wr845n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit credentials in base64 encoded form, which can be easily decoded by an attacker executing a man-in-the-middle attack.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 86%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522
Published	2024-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tp-link

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-10 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link tl-wr845n firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 190219

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 190219

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-46341?

tl-wr845n firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46341 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46341 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-46341 affect?

CVE-2024-46341 affects tl-wr845n firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). TP-Link TL-WR845N(UN)_V4_190219 was discovered to transmit credentials in base64 encoded form, which can be easily decoded by an attacker executing a man-in-the-middle attack.

How urgent is CVE-2024-46341?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

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