CVE-2026-12935
Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution in TP-Link TL-WR940N RTSP Conntrack Feature
Description
The TL-WR940N v6 router contains a vulnerability in its RTSP connection tracking module that can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. The issue occurs when a LAN client initiates a connection to a malicious RTSP server controlled by an attacker. A specially crafted RTSP message may trigger improper memory handling within the kernel module Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or allow remote code execution (RCE), potentially leading to full compromise of the device. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker under the device's default configuration.
INFO
Published Date :
July 29, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 |
Solution
- Update the router firmware.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Restrict RTSP connections.
- Disable unnecessary services.
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New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'TP-Link Systems Inc.', 'product': 'TL-WR940N v6', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '(US)_V6_260528', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '(JP)_V6_260527', 'versionType': 'custom'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '(EU)_V6_260528', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description The TL-WR940N v6 router contains a vulnerability in its RTSP connection tracking module that can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. The issue occurs when a LAN client initiates a connection to a malicious RTSP server controlled by an attacker. A specially crafted RTSP message may trigger improper memory handling within the kernel module Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or allow remote code execution (RCE), potentially leading to full compromise of the device. This vulnerability can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker under the device's default configuration. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/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-121 Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr940n/v6/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/tl-wr940n/v6/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wr940n/v6/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5213/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12935', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-29T18:45:40.464526Z'}