OS Command Injection Vulnerability in TP-Link AXE75 V1 Router
CVE-2026-9044

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tp-link Systems Inc.

Status
Axe75 V1
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-9044?

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers, allowing an authenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary commands. By importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file, attackers can exploit the vulnerability due to improper filtering of special characters. Successful exploitation may give attackers full control over the affected device, compromising configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.

Affected Version(s)

AXE75 V1 0 < 1.5.6 Build 20260623

References

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-axe75/...
patch
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5215/
vendor-advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-axe75/...
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

CarlCamel
.