CVE-2026-89052
Hardcoded AES encryption key in Archer C6
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Fix
- Fixed in 1.2.1 Build 260902
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
A hardcoded cryptographic key management vulnerability exists in Archer C6 due to the use of a universal cryptographic key shared across devices. An attacker who obtains an encrypted configuration file or other protected credential data can recover plaintext credentials. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including administrative credentials.
Timeline
- CVE published
- First seen by cve.now
Affected versions
- TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer C6 V2
fixed in 1.2.1 Build 260902