CVE-2023-38588

Authenticated arbitrary OS command execution

Published Sep 6, 2023 · Updated Sep 26, 2024

OS command injection in TP-Link Archer C3150 firmware before Archer C3150(JP)_V2_230511 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands. Public advisories do not identify the affected request handler, input field, or shell invocation that fails to neutralize command characters. Access requires an authenticated session from an adjacent network, after which arbitrary commands can read or alter data and interrupt router operation.

CVSS severity8.0
High
EPSS probability0.43%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in TP-Link Archer C3150 firmware before Archer C3150(JP)_V2_230511 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands. Public advisories do not identify the affected request handler, input field, or shell invocation that fails to neutralize command characters. Access requires an authenticated session from an adjacent network, after which arbitrary commands can read or alter data and interrupt router operation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-38588
Published
Sep 6, 2023
Updated
Sep 26, 2024
Vendor
TP-Link
Product
Archer C3150 Firmware
Classifications
CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
adjacent
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 6, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 26, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <230511

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectoradjacent
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

TP-Link · Archer C3150 Firmwareversion=0 <230511
TP-Link · Archer C3150version=firmware versions prior to 'Archer C3150(JP)_V2_230511'

Published CVSS scores

8.0NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.0CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectoradjacent
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

Public exploit references

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