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Multiple TP-Link OS Command Injection Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Admin Control of the Device

TP-Link has issued critical firmware updates for its Archer BE230 Wi-Fi 7 routers to rectify several high-severity security vulnerabilities.

KBy Kyle MercerFeb 05, 20261 min read

TP-Link has issued critical firmware updates for its Archer BE230 Wi-Fi 7 routers to rectify several high-severity security vulnerabilities.

These vulnerabilities could enable authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands, granting complete administrative control over the affected device.

The vulnerabilities impact the Archer BE230 v1.2 model with firmware versions prior to 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.

The affected components include VPN modules, cloud communication services, and configuration backup functions.

TP-Link OS Command Injection Vulnerability

The primary concern across all reported CVEs is OS Command Injection. This vulnerability occurs when user-supplied data, such as form data, cookies, or HTTP headers, is passed unsafely to a system shell.

An attacker with high privileges can inject malicious commands that the router executes with root-level permissions.

CVE ID Component / Module CVSS v4.0 Score

CVE-2026-0630 Web Modules 8.5

TP-Link has issued critical firmware updates for its Archer BE230 Wi-Fi 7 routers to rectify several high-severity security vulnerabilities.
Kyle Mercer · Thehackingpost

CVE-2026-22222 Web Modules 8.5

CVE-2026-0631 VPN Modules 8.5

CVE-2026-22221 VPN Modules 8.5

CVE-2026-22223 VPN Modules 8.5

CVE-2026-22224 Cloud Communication Modules 8.5

CVE-2026-22225 VPN Connection Service 8.5

CVE-2026-22226 VPN Server Config Module 8.5

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CVE-2026-22227 Config Backup Restoration 8.5

CVE-2026-22229 Import of Crafted Config File 8.6

While the attack complexity is low, it requires the attacker to have high privileges. If an attacker compromises a weak admin password or hijacks a session, they can use these exploits to escalate privileges from basic management access to full control of the underlying operating system.

The CVEs outlined above represent distinct code paths despite having similar impacts. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to alter the router’s configuration, intercept network traffic, disrupt services, or use the device as a pivot point to attack other network devices.

TP-Link has released a patched firmware version to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Network administrators and users are advised to update their devices promptly.

Users can download the latest firmware from the official TP-Link support pages for their respective regions. Failure to apply these updates may expose network infrastructure to potential compromise.

Based on reporting by Cyber Security News.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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