Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenVPN on Multiple TP-Link Archer Routers
CVE-2026-9151
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
8.5
HIGH
EPSS Probability:1.07%
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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 AX12 V1 | 0 < V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (affected) |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX18 v1 | 0 < V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (affected) |
| TP Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX17 v1 | 0 < V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (affected) |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX1300 v1.6 | 0 < V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.069%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | TP-Link Systems Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-05-20T22:32:54 |
| Published | 2026-06-10T17:10:10 |
| Last Updated | 2026-06-11T03:55:33 |
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