CVE-2026-9044: tp-link systems inc. axe75 v1 OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-9044 is a high (CVSS 8.5) OS Command Injection vulnerability in tp-link systems inc. axe75 v1. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 31-07-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the VPN module of TP-Link AXE75 V1 routers. This vulnerability allows an adjacent, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device by importing a specially crafted VPN client configuration file. The issue arises from improper filtering of special characters. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to gain full control of the affected device, potentially compromising configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')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.