TP-Link TL-WL841N v13 TDDPv2 Debug default key

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TP-Link TL-WL841N v13. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component TDDPv2 Debug Handler. Performing a manipulation results in default key. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-5039. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link TL-WL841N v13 (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component TDDPv2 Debug Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default key vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1394. The product uses a default cryptographic key for potentially critical functionality. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

TP-Link TL-WR841N v13 uses DES-CBC encryption in the TDDPv2 debug protocol with a cryptographic key derived from default web management credentials, making the key predictable if device is left in default configuration. A network-adjacent attacker can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to the protocol, read debug data, modify certain device configuration values, and trigger device reboot, resulting in loss of integrity and a denial-of-service condition.

It is possible to read the advisory at tp-link.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-5039 since 03/27/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to approached within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Default key
CWE: CWE-1394
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Timelineinfo

03/27/2026 CVE reserved
04/23/2026 +26 days Advisory disclosed
04/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: tp-link.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-5039 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-5039
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-359163

Entryinfo

Created: 04/23/2026 19:52
Changes: 04/23/2026 19:52 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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