Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Hardcoded AES-128 Key and Fixed IV in Configuration Backup Encryption in TP-Link RE305 and Archer C7
CVE-2026-102812
A hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability exists in the user-configuration backup mechanism of TP-Link RE305 V3 and Archer C7 V5. A fixed AES-128 key and initialization vector are embedded in the firmware configuration-management component. An attacker who obtains an affected configuration backup file may extract the cryptographic material from the firmware and use it to decrypt the backup. Successful exploitation may disclose sensitive configuration information contained in a backup file, including administrator passwords and Wi-Fi credentials.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
6.9
MEDIUM
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-321 ↗CWE-321 Use of hard-coded cryptographic key
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | RE305 v3 | 0 < 1.1.8 Build 20260921 Rel. 42853 (affected) |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer C7 v5 | 0 < 1.3.1 Build 20260821 Rel. 41256 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
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Threat Intelligence Signals
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Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | TP-Link Systems Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-09-29T17:18:44 |
| Published | 2026-10-27T17:40:13 |
| Last Updated | 2026-10-27T17:40:13 |
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