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TP-LINK TL-WR842N

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Replacement firmware

Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup
Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need
Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
v1.x · Atheros AR9287 Wi-Fi
Processor: Atheros AR7241Open hardware record
v2.x · Atheros AR9341
Open hardware record
v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 Wi-Fi
Flash: 16 MBGet OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
v5 · MediaTek MT728NN Wi-Fi
Flash: 8 MB · Processor: MediaTek MT7628NNGet OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6Open device guide Release listed · 25.12.5
v3.x · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
Open hardware record
v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v5.x · MediaTek MT7628NN
Open hardware record
v5 · MediaTek MT7628NN
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
Original project github.com

v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 Wi-Fi

First installation
GUI OEM

v5 · MediaTek MT728NN Wi-Fi

First installation
TFTP generic
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

tp-link tl-wr842n v3 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

tp-link tl-wr842n v5 — device documentation (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WR842N v1.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1.x

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WR842N v2.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2.x

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WR842N v3.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3.x

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WR842N v5.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5.x

Device details

TP-LINK TL-WR842N v3.x — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
(UN/EU) v3.x

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v3 · Qualcomm Atheros QCA9531 Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
GUI OEM
Recovery routes recorded
TFTP generic
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

Device details

Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v5

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT728NN Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT728NN Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
TFTP generic
Recovery routes recorded
TFTP generic
Availability recorded by source
Available 2018

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Model advisories

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CVE published

Listed in CISA KEV ↗CVSS 6.5 (v3.1)

TL-WR842N

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2023-50224

Affected firmware
V2 V3 V4
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read zdi CVE record
Details and sources
Public disclosure CVE updated

TP-Link TL-WR841N dropbearpwd Improper Authentication Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of TP-Link TL-WR841N routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from improper authentication. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-19899.

ZDI-23-1808 — TL-WR842N (zerodayinitiative.com) ↗vendor-provided URL — TL-WR842N (tp-link.com) ↗vendor-advisory — TL-WR842N (tp-link.com) ↗
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