OS Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 Device
CVE-2026-22221

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tp-link Systems Inc.

Status
Archer Be230 V1.2
Archer Be3600 V1
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-22221?

The TP-Link Archer BE230 device has a vulnerability that allows adjacent authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands due to OS command injection flaws within its VPN modules. This exploitation could enable attackers to gain unauthorized control over the device, compromising its configuration, security, and overall service availability. Multiple command injection issues exist within various code paths of the product, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to ensure device integrity and network protection.

Affected Version(s)

Archer BE230 v1.2 0 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420

Archer BE3600 V1 0

Archer BE3600 V1 0

References

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-be230/...
patch
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-be230/...
patch
https://www.tp-link.com/sg/support/download/archer-be230/...
patch

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

jro and caprinuxx
.