An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. (CVE-2026-9044)
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. An adjacent, authenticated attacker can exploit this by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file, allowing arbitrary command execution on the device. This can lead to full control over the device, affecting configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-9044 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. The vulnerability results from improper filtering of special characters in the VPN client configuration file import functionality. An attacker with adjacent network access and authentication privileges can execute arbitrary OS commands on the device by importing a maliciously crafted VPN configuration file. This flaw can lead to complete compromise of the device, including control over its configuration and network functions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected router, potentially gaining full control. This compromises the device's configuration integrity, network security, and availability of services provided by the router.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently provided. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the VPN configuration import functionality to trusted users and networks, and monitor for suspicious activity related to VPN configuration imports.
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. (CVE-2026-9044)
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. An adjacent, authenticated attacker can exploit this by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file, allowing arbitrary command execution on the device. This can lead to full control over the device, affecting configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-9044 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. The vulnerability results from improper filtering of special characters in the VPN client configuration file import functionality. An attacker with adjacent network access and authentication privileges can execute arbitrary OS commands on the device by importing a maliciously crafted VPN configuration file. This flaw can lead to complete compromise of the device, including control over its configuration and network functions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected router, potentially gaining full control. This compromises the device's configuration integrity, network security, and availability of services provided by the router.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently provided. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the VPN configuration import functionality to trusted users and networks, and monitor for suspicious activity related to VPN configuration imports.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-4v8f-3c7h-9xrw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-9044"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a77429abf8831d539b07f1b
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:52:10 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 15:10:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 22:01:39 UTC
Views: 82
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