TP-Link TL Wr841nd Vulnerabilities
6 known CVEs, 2 in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Known CVEs
Directory traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK Archer C5 (1.2) with firmware before 150317, C7 (2.0) with firmware before 150304, and C8 (1.0) with firmware before 150316, Archer C9 (1.0), TL-WDR3500 (1.0), TL-WDR3600 (...
A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in TP-Link TL-WR841ND V11 via the 'ip' parameter at /userRpm/WanStaticIpV6CfgRpm.htm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted...
A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in TP-Link TL-WR841ND V11 via the pskSecret parameter at /userRpm/WlanSecurityRpm.htm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafte...
A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in TP-Link TL-WR841ND V11, triggered by the dnsserver1 and dnsserver2 parameters at /userRpm/WanSlaacCfgRpm.htm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of ...
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 T...
A vulnerability was found in TP-LINK TL-WR841ND up to 20240920. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /userRpm/popupSiteSurveyRpm.htm. The manipulation of the ...
Commonly exposed ports
- Port 23 (Telnet) — Sends admin credentials unencrypted — a common target on older router firmware.
- Port 80 (HTTP admin panel) — The web admin UI; dangerous if remote/WAN administration is left enabled.
- Port 7547 (TR-069 (CWMP)) — ISP remote-management protocol — has been the entry point for several router botnets.
- Port 1900 (UPnP/SSDP) — Lets apps on your LAN open firewall holes automatically, sometimes without your knowledge.
Default credentials
From ProbeShield's own tested default-credential list (see probeshield.com/default-passwords/): "admin" / "tplink" or "admin" / "admin123" over HTTP.
Hardening checklist
- Disable remote (WAN-side) administration unless you specifically need it.
- Turn off UPnP unless a specific app you trust requires it.
- Turn off WPS — it can let an attacker bypass your Wi-Fi password.
- Change the default admin username and password to something unique.
- Check for a firmware update in the router’s admin panel and apply it.
- Disable Telnet/SSH management access if you don’t actively use it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my TP-Link TL Wr841nd affected by these vulnerabilities? Only if you’re running a firmware version in the affected range listed above and haven’t updated. Check your router's admin panel for its current firmware version and compare it against the ranges below.
How do I update my TP-Link TL Wr841nd's firmware? Log into the router's web admin panel (usually at its local IP address) and look for a Firmware Update or System Update section, or use the vendor's mobile app if it has one.
Does ProbeShield fix these vulnerabilities for me? No — ProbeShield scans your network and tells you what it finds (open ports, default credentials, outdated firmware signals) so you know what to fix, and how. It never changes your devices’ settings.
Sources: National Vulnerability Database (NVD), CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. This page lists which firmware versions are affected — it doesn't claim your specific unit is vulnerable. Check your device's current firmware version in its admin panel and compare it against the ranges above.