PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-9044: An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers
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HIGH 8.0UPGRADE
CVE-2026-9044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting archer axe75 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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, potentia
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-07-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
tp-link archer axe75 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.5.6
Fixed in: 1.5.6
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · python-fontconfig · FIXED · 0.6.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f
Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.