PatchTheCVECVE-2024-48288: TP-Link TL-IPC42C V4.0_20211227_1.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection due to the lack of malicious code ve
CVE-2024-48288 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting tl-ipc42c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
TP-Link TL-IPC42C V4.0_20211227_1.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection due to the lack of malicious code verification on both the frontend and backend.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
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 | 10.9% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2024-11-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-48288?
tl-ipc42c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-48288 being exploited?
CVE-2024-48288 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-2024-48288 affect?
CVE-2024-48288 affects tl-ipc42c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). TP-Link TL-IPC42C V4.0_20211227_1.0.16 is vulnerable to command injection due to the lack of malicious code verification on both the frontend and backend.
How urgent is CVE-2024-48288?
Priority 57/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference