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CVE-2026-30815

8.5
High
EPSS 2%Patch availableApr 9, 2026

Authenticated adjacent attacker can execute OS commands via crafted config on Archer AX53.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-30815 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-30815 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 1.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-30815?

CVE-2026-30815 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.5. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-30815?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-30815. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-30815 affect?

CVE-2026-30815 affects TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 (firmware prior to 1.7.1 Build 20260213). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-30815?

Update to firmware 1.7.1 Build 20260213 or newer

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 (firmware prior to 1.7.1 Build 20260213)
impact

OS command execution via crafted OpenVPN config; can modify settings, disclose data, or take device control.

action required

Patch when possible

affected versions
TP-Link Systems Inc. AX53 v1.0
  • affected< 1.7.1 Build 20260213

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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