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OS Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-78

CVE-2026-8913

HIGH · 8.5 CVSS v4.0 Published 2026-06-08
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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87/100
Remediation priority · High
Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A command Injection vulnerability exists in the WireGuard client configuration of Archer MR600 v5 due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input within the web management interface. An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges may be able to execute arbitrary commands when applying configuration changes.Successful exploitation may result in a full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected device.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

A command injection vulnerability exists in the WireGuard client configuration functionality of TP-Link Archer MR600 v5 routers. The web management interface fails to properly sanitize user-controlled input when processing WireGuard configuration settings, allowing an authenticated administrator to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the device.

MitigationApply available firmware updates from TP-Link. Until a patch is released, restrict administrative web interface access to trusted IP addresses only and monitor for suspicious configuration changes. Consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
Authentication
X
User interaction
None
Scope
X

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify the router model
    Access the router's web interface or check the device label. Navigate to Status or System settings to view the device model and firmware version.
    Affected if The device is not a TP-Link Archer MR600 v5
  2. Verify web management interface accessibility
    Attempt to access the router's web interface at the default IP (typically 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) via HTTPS. Confirm the interface is reachable.
    Affected if The web management interface is exposed and accessible from untrusted networks (the vulnerability can be triggered by any authenticated admin)
  3. Confirm WireGuard client feature is present
    Log into the web management interface and navigate to Advanced or Network settings. Look for WireGuard, VPN, or client configuration sections.
    Affected if The router firmware includes WireGuard client configuration capabilities and this feature is accessible in the interface

You are affected if you own a TP-Link Archer MR600 v5 router with an accessible web management interface that includes WireGuard client configuration features, as the command injection flaw exists in how that configuration is processed.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply available firmware updates from TP-Link. Until a patch is released, restrict administrative web interface access to trusted IP addresses only and monitor for suspicious configuration changes. Consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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