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A directory traversal vulnerability exists in multiple TP-LINK router models, including Archer C5, C7, C8, C9, TL-WDR3500, TL-WDR3600, TL-WDR4300, TL-WR740N, TL-WR741ND, and TL-WR841N/ND, with specific firmware versions prior to various 2015 updates. The vulnerability is present in the handling of PATH_INFO in requests to the /login/ endpoint, where insufficient sanitization allows remote attackers to use '..' sequences to traverse directories and read arbitrary files on the device.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit auxiliary module targeting a directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2015-3035) in TP-Link Archer C5, C7, and C9 routers. The module exploits improper path handling in the /login/ endpoint, allowing an attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the router's filesystem by sending a crafted HTTP GET request with directory traversal sequences. The module allows the user to specify the file to retrieve (default: /etc/passwd) and optionally save the file's contents. The exploit is operational and can be used to extract sensitive information from vulnerable routers. The code is written in Ruby and is structured as a standard Metasploit module, with options for target port, file path, and saving the output. No fake or destructive actions are present; the module is focused on file retrieval via network access.
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