CVE-2026-22223

Authenticated code execution via VPN command injection

Published Feb 2, 2026 · Updated Feb 2, 2026

OS command injection in the VPN module of TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 allows adjacent authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. TP-Link identifies a distinct vulnerable VPN code path but has not disclosed the affected parameter or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. Exploitation requires high-privilege access from an adjacent network and grants full administrative control over device configuration and services.

CVSS severity8.5
High
EPSS probability1.49%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in the VPN module of TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 allows adjacent authenticated users to execute arbitrary code. TP-Link identifies a distinct vulnerable VPN code path but has not disclosed the affected parameter or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. Exploitation requires high-privilege access from an adjacent network and grants full administrative control over device configuration and services.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-22223
Published
Feb 2, 2026
Updated
Feb 2, 2026
Vendor
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Product
Archer BE230
Classifications
CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
adjacent
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 2, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 2, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectoradjacent
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

TP-Link Systems Inc. · Archer BE230version=0 <1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420

Published CVSS scores

8.0NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.5TP-Link Systems Inc.CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectoradjacent
Privilegesadmin
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

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