CVE-2026-22226: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer BE230 v1.2
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-22226) involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78) within the VPN server configuration module of TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 and Archer AX73 v2. After authenticating as an admin, an attacker can exploit this flaw to inject OS commands, potentially gaining full administrative control over the device. The issue affects specific firmware versions before 1.2.4 for Archer BE230 and before 1.3.1 for Archer AX73. It is one of multiple distinct OS command injection vulnerabilities identified in these products. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector being adjacent network and requiring high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with admin credentials to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, resulting in complete administrative control. This can severely compromise device configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. The vulnerability affects specific firmware versions of TP-Link Archer BE230 and Archer AX73 devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official advisories are provided, administrators should monitor TP-Link's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-22226: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer BE230 v1.2
Description
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-22226) involves improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands (CWE-78) within the VPN server configuration module of TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 and Archer AX73 v2. After authenticating as an admin, an attacker can exploit this flaw to inject OS commands, potentially gaining full administrative control over the device. The issue affects specific firmware versions before 1.2.4 for Archer BE230 and before 1.3.1 for Archer AX73. It is one of multiple distinct OS command injection vulnerabilities identified in these products. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.5, indicating high severity, with attack vector being adjacent network and requiring high privileges but no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with admin credentials to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected device, resulting in complete administrative control. This can severely compromise device configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. The vulnerability affects specific firmware versions of TP-Link Archer BE230 and Archer AX73 devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official advisories are provided, administrators should monitor TP-Link's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TPLink
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-06T18:18:52.127Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6980e9aef9fa50a62f4f49e8
Added to database: 2/2/2026, 6:15:10 PM
Last enriched: 6/4/2026, 7:52:56 PM
Last updated: 6/18/2026, 4:49:10 AM
Views: 215
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