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Archer Be230 Firmware CVE-2026-0630

HIGH
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2026-02-02 f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
8.0
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Authenticate to Archer BE230 web interface
  2. Exploit
    Inject OS commands in vulnerable parameter
  3. Execution
    Execute arbitrary code as root
  4. Impact
    Gain full device administrative control

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Adjacent network access to TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 (web modules) with valid authenticated credentials. Vulnerability exists in firmware versions < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel. OS command injection occurs in specific web module code path requiring prior authentication.

Impact

CVSS 8.0 (HIGH). Attack vector: Adjacent Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via remote/network.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise o.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Authenticated adjacent attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 devices prior to firmware build 20251218 rel.70420, achieving full administrative control. This command injection vulnerability compromises device configuration, network security, and service availability. A patch is available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:01 CVSS 8.0

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2(web modules) allows adjacent

authenticated

attacker to execute arbitrary code. [CVSS 8.0 HIGH]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). Affects Archer Be230 Firmware. An OS Command Injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2(web modules) allows adjacent

authenticated

attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise of configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.

This CVE covers one of multiple distinct OS command injection issues identified across separate code paths. Although similar in nature, each instan

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.0 HIGH
AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Feb 06, 2026 - 18:37 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 02, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 8.0

DescriptionCVE.org

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2(web modules) allows adjacent

authenticated

attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise of configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.

This CVE covers one of multiple distinct OS command injection issues identified across separate code paths. Although similar in nature, each instance is tracked under a unique CVE ID.This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity command injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 wireless devices could allow authenticated network users to execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise network infrastructure. Organizations using this device model should prioritize patching to prevent lateral movement and data exfiltration within their networks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 69% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Controlled
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +40
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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CVE-2026-0631 HIGH
8.5 Feb 02

OS command injection in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 firmware (VPN modules) allows an adjacent authenticated attacker to ex

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CVE-2026-22227 HIGH
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CVE-2026-22225 HIGH
7.2 Feb 02

Command injection in Archer BE230 v1.2 firmware's VPN Connection Service allows authenticated administrators to execute

CVE-2026-22224 HIGH
7.2 Feb 02

TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 firmware contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the cloud communication interface t

CVE-2026-22229 HIGH
7.2 Feb 02

Command injection in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 and Deco BE25 v1.0 allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitra

CVE-2026-22228 MEDIUM
4.9 Feb 03

TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 before 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 is susceptible to denial-of-service attacks when an auth

CVE-2026-22220 MEDIUM
4.5 Feb 03

TP-Link Archer BE230 firmware v1.2 before build 20251218 rel.70420 lacks proper input validation in HTTP request process

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