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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.

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CVSS Base Score
6.9
MEDIUM
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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)

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Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityTP-Link Systems Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2026-09-29T17:18:44
Published2026-10-27T17:40:13
Last Updated2026-10-27T17:40:13

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