High severity · published Jun 10, 2026
CVE-2026-9151
Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenVPN on Multiple TP-Link Archer Routers
8.5
CVSS
1.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link Archer AX12 v1, AX17 v1. AX18 v1, and AX1300 v1.6 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 stems 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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.1% · higher than 65% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AA
Archer AX12 V1 · TP-Link Systems Inc.
before V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 · source: vendor
AA
Archer AX1300 v1.6 · TP-Link Systems Inc.
before V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 · source: vendor
AA
Archer AX17 v1 · TP Link Systems Inc.
before V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 · source: vendor
AA
Archer AX18 v1 · TP-Link Systems Inc.
before V1_1.5.0 Build 20260605 · source: vendor