Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenVPN on Multiple TP-Link Archer Routers
- 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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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 V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605
- 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
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link Archer AX12 v1, AX17 v1. AX18 v1, and AX1300 v1.6 routers. This vulnerability allows an adjacent, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file. The issue stems from improper filtering of special characters. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to gain full control of the affected device, potentially compromising configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.
Timeline
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: none · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer AX12 V1
fixed in V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605
- TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer AX18 v1
fixed in V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605
- TP Link Systems Inc. Archer AX17 v1
fixed in V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605
- TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer AX1300 v1.6
fixed in V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605