TP-Link Archer BE230 1.2.4 os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in TP-Link Archer BE230. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes os command injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-22223. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in TP-Link Archer BE230. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was published by jro. The advisory is shared at tp-link.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-22223 since 01/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5086). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Archer BE230 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420

Timelineinfo

01/06/2026 CVE reserved
02/02/2026 +27 days Advisory disclosed
02/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/07/2026 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: tp-link.com
Researcher: jro
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-22223 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-22223
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-343765
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2026 19:52
Updated: 02/07/2026 06:21
Changes: 02/02/2026 19:52 (66), 02/02/2026 23:54 (1), 02/07/2026 06:21 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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