CVE-2026-30815
OS Command Injection in TP-Link Archer AX53 OpenVPN Module
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-14
Assigner: TPLink
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tp-link | archer_ax53_firmware | to 1.7.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-78 | The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-30815 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of the TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 router. It allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary system commands by processing a specially crafted configuration file due to insufficient input validation.
This means that if an attacker has the required authentication and is on the same network segment, they can exploit this flaw to run commands on the device that were not intended by the system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to modification of configuration files, disclosure of sensitive information, or further compromise of the device's integrity.
- Modification of configuration files
- Disclosure of sensitive information
- Further compromise of device integrity
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-30815 vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 router, users are strongly advised to update the device firmware to version 1.7.1 Build 20260213 or later.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary system commands, which can lead to modification of configuration files, disclosure of sensitive information, or further compromise of device integrity.
Such impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability could potentially affect compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive information and system integrity.
However, the provided information does not explicitly state the direct effects on compliance with these standards.