CVE-2026-16348 (GCVE-0-2026-16348)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-24 17:25 – Updated: 2026-08-25 03:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Command Injection Vulnerability in VPN connection of Archer BE800
Summary
An authenticated command injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE800 V1 allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges by injecting shell metacharacters via a VPN connection.
Successful exploitation may enable persistent backdoors, credential theft, LAN reconnaissance, and router-assisted attacks against connected devices.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-24 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection')
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5264/ | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer BE800 v1 |
Affected:
0 , < 1.4.2 Build 260708
(custom)
|
guessed |
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