CVE-2026-9044

HIGH CVSS 4.0: 8.5 EPSS 1.13%
Updated Aug 07, 2026
TP-Link
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.5 (HIGH)
Affected Versions before 1.5.6
Fixed In 1.5.6
Type CWE-78 (OS Command Injection)
Vendor TP-Link
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Requires local network access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Attack Requirements
None
No additional conditions
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v4.0

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 2

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Tp-Link Archer_Axe75_Firmware
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_axe75_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
1.5.6
Tp-Link Archer_Axe75
cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_axe75:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*