CVE-2026-5511
Information Disclosure via Diagnostic Interface Due to Improper Input Validation on TP-Link's Archer AX72
Description
In the web management interface of Archer AX72 (SG) v1, the network diagnostic feature improperly handles invalid user input, resulting in limited exposure of diagnostic command usage information. An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this issue to confirm the presence of the diagnostic utility and view its valid command-line syntax and options. The exposed information is limited in scope and does not include sensitive system data.
INFO
Published Date :
May 19, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 19, 2026, 5:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-5511
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 |
Solution
- Update the Archer AX72 (SG) v1 firmware.
- Review access controls for the web management interface.
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-2026-5511.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/download/archer-ax72/#Firmware | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5096/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-5511 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-5511
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New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
May. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the web management interface of Archer AX72 (SG) v1, the network diagnostic feature improperly handles invalid user input, resulting in limited exposure of diagnostic command usage information. An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this issue to confirm the presence of the diagnostic utility and view its valid command-line syntax and options. The exposed information is limited in scope and does not include sensitive system data. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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-209 Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/download/archer-ax72/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5096/