CVE-2026-118865
Authenticated OS Command Injection in Archer AX3000 v2 Offline Download Component
Description
An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Offline Download component (USB storage allocation) of Archer AX3000 v2. When a USB storage device is attached, an authenticated administrator can submit a crafted path value containing shell metacharacters that is not properly neutralized before being passed to a system command. Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary command execution on the affected device.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 3, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2026, 10:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 |
Solution
- Update Archer AX3000 v2 firmware.
- Neutralize shell metacharacters in path input.
- Sanitize all user-supplied path values.
- Implement strict input validation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-118865.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax3000/v2.60/#Firmware | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5380/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Nov. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An authenticated OS command injection vulnerability exists in the Offline Download component (USB storage allocation) of Archer AX3000 v2. When a USB storage device is attached, an authenticated administrator can submit a crafted path value containing shell metacharacters that is not properly neutralized before being passed to a system command. Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary command execution on the affected device. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-78 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118865.json">CVE-2026-118865</a> Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax3000/v2.60/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5380/