Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Command Injection Vulnerability on TP-Link Archer BE230 and AX73
CVE-2026-22226
A command injection vulnerability may be exploited after the admin's authentication in the VPN server configuration module on TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 and Archer AX73 v2. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise of configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. This CVE covers one of multiple distinct OS command injection issues identified across separate code paths. Although similar in nature, each instance is tracked under a unique CVE ID. This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 and Archer AX73 v2 < 1.3.1 Build 20260430.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.5
HIGH
EPSS Probability:2.39%
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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-78 ↗CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer BE230 v1.2 | 0 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 (affected) |
| TP Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX73 v2 | 0 < 1.3.1 Build 20260430 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
2.394%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | TP-Link Systems Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-01-06T18:18:52 |
| Published | 2026-02-02T17:55:30 |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-25T16:20:05 |
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