CVE-2026-9044
Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenVPN of TP-Link Archer AXE75
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. This vulnerability allows an adjacent, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file. The issue arises from improper filtering of special characters. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to gain full control of the affected device, potentially compromising configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.
INFO
Published Date :
July 31, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 31, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9044
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
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 the TP-Link AXE75 V1 router firmware.
- Import only trusted VPN client configuration files.
- Review router configuration for unauthorized changes.
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-2026-9044.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-axe75/v1/#Firmware | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1/#Firmware | |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5215/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-9044 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-2026-9044
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Jul. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'TP-Link Systems Inc.', 'modules': ['openvpn'], 'product': 'AXE75 V1', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.5.6 Build 20260623', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. This vulnerability allows an adjacent, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file. The issue arises from improper filtering of special characters. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to gain full control of the affected device, potentially compromising configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. 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://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-axe75/v1/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/v1/#Firmware Added Reference https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5215/