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CVE-2026-9044

HIGH · CVSS 8 EPSS 1.16% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-31 · Last synced 2026-08-30

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The VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers is vulnerable to an OS command injection, allowing an adjacent, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands by importing a malicious VPN client configuration file due to improper filtering of special characters. Exploitation could lead to full control over the device, jeopardizing configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. Network administrators using these routers should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to safeguard their systems.

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CVE
CVE-2026-9044
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8
EPSS
1.16%

Original NVD Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 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 arises 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.

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