TP-Link Archer BE3600 parent-control module command injection

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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in TP-Link Archer BE3600. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component parent-control module. Executing a manipulation can lead to command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-78541. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in TP-Link Archer BE3600 (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component parent-control module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A stored OS command injection vulnerability exists in the parent-control module of TP-Link Archer BE3600 V1. An authenticated adjacent attacker with administrative access may store a crafted profile name containing shell metacharacters, which is later processed unsafely during daily cloud report generation and may result in arbitrary command execution. Successful exploitation may allow command execution on the affected device with potential impact to device confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at tp-link.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-78541 since 08/24/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/24/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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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• TP-Link

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• Archer BE3600

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.tp-link.com/

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