CVE-2026-30815
OS Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenVPN Module in TP-Link AX53
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute system commands when a specially crafted configuration file is processed due to insufficient input validation. Successful exploitation may allow modification of configuration files, disclosure of sensitive information, or further compromise of device integrity. This issue affects AX53 v1.0: before 1.7.1 Build 20260213.
INFO
Published Date :
April 8, 2026, 7:25 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 14, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-30815
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 |
Solution
- Update the OpenVPN module.
- Process configuration files securely.
- Validate all user inputs.
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-2026-30815.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware | Product |
| https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware | Product |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5055/ | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-30815 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-30815
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-30815 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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The Hacker News
⚡ Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More
Monday is back, and the weekend’s backlog of chaos is officially hitting the fan. We are tracking a critical zero-day that has been quietly living in your PDFs for months, plus some aggressive state-s ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
Multiple TP-Link Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Seize Control of the Device
Cybersecurity researchers have identified five distinct security flaws in the TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 router. Tracked under multiple CVE identifiers, these vulnerabilities impact the router’s core mo ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
TP-Link Archer AX53 Hit by Multiple High-Severity Vulnerabilities
TP-Link has issued an urgent security advisory regarding its Archer AX53 v1.0 router, detailing five distinct vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to seize control of the device or leak sensitiv ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-30815 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax53_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.7.1 OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_ax53:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type TPLink: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/ Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type TPLink: https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware Types: Product Added Reference Type TPLink: https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware Types: Product Added Reference Type TPLink: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5055/ Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An OS command injection vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute system commands when a specially crafted configuration file is processed due to insufficient input validation. Successful exploitation may allow modification of configuration files, disclosure of sensitive information, or further compromise of device integrity. This issue affects AX53 v1.0: before 1.7.1 Build 20260213. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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 Reference https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/ Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5055/