CVE-2024-57357: An issue in TPLINK TL-WPA 8630 TL-WPA8630(US)_V2_2.0.4 Build 20230427 allows a remote attacker to execute arbi

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HIGH 8.0MITIGATE

CVE-2024-57357 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting tl-wpa8630 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in TPLINK TL-WPA 8630 TL-WPA8630(US)_V2_2.0.4 Build 20230427 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via function sub_4256CC, which allows command injection by injecting 'devpwd'.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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	5.5% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2025-02-07
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

2025-02-07 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link tl-wpa8630 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.4 build_20230427

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4

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-2024-57357?

tl-wpa8630 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-57357 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57357 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-2024-57357 affect?

CVE-2024-57357 affects tl-wpa8630 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). An issue in TPLINK TL-WPA 8630 TL-WPA8630(US)_V2_2.0.4 Build 20230427 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via function sub_4256CC, which allows command injection by injecting 'devpwd'.

How urgent is CVE-2024-57357?

Priority 51/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

TP-Link vulnerabilities

References

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