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In December 2014 it was revealed that some models of TP-Link modem, including this model, are subject to hacking if they are running outdated firmware and if the remote access (ACL) is set to allow remote access. We documented this vulnerability on the [[Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability]] page.  
In December 2014 it was revealed that some versions of this TP-Link model are subject to hacking if they are running outdated firmware and if the remote access (ACL) is set to allow remote access. We documented this vulnerability on the [[Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability]] page.  


Read more on the Misfortune Cookie as reported in http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/561444.
Read more on the Misfortune Cookie as reported in http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/561444.


'''NCF Recommendation for this modem:'''
'''NCF Recommendation for this modem:'''
* '''Upgrade the Firmware ''' it if they are currently using it. We are not aware of a firmware fix for this model.
* '''Upgrade the Firmware ''' to the lastest version if available.
* If the modem cannot be replaced immediately, please ensure [[#Deactivate ACL|ACL has been deactivated]] from '''Access Management''' → '''ACL'''.
* Also, [[#Deactivate ACL|Deactivate ACL]] from '''Access Management''' → '''ACL'''.
* If there is no firmware update for your version, replace the modem.


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Latest revision as of 11:20, 26 September 2019

⚠ Vulnerable to Misfortune Cookie: Upgrade Firmware ⚠

In December 2014 it was revealed that some versions of this TP-Link model are subject to hacking if they are running outdated firmware and if the remote access (ACL) is set to allow remote access. We documented this vulnerability on the Misfortune Cookie Vulnerability page.

Read more on the Misfortune Cookie as reported in http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/561444.

NCF Recommendation for this modem:

  • Upgrade the Firmware to the lastest version if available.
  • Also, Deactivate ACL from Access Management → ACL.
  • If there is no firmware update for your version, replace the modem.

  • TP-Link modem with ACL activated

  • TP-Link modem with ACL deactivated

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