Medium severity · published Oct 21, 2026
CVE-2026-89052
Hardcoded AES encryption key in Archer C6
New
5.9
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A hardcoded cryptographic key management vulnerability exists in Archer C6 due to the use of a universal cryptographic key shared across devices. An attacker who obtains an encrypted configuration file or other protected credential data can recover plaintext credentials.
Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including administrative credentials.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 15% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AC
Archer C6 V2 · TP-Link Systems Inc.
before 1.2.1 Build 260902 · source: vendor
