Vulnerability Description
An external control of configuration vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of TP-Link AX53 v1.0 allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to read arbitrary file when a malicious configuration file is processed. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information.This issue affects AX53 v1.0: before 1.7.1 Build 20260213.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Archer Ax53 Firmware | <= 1.7.1 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Ax53 | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#FirmwareProduct
- https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#FirmwareProduct
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5055/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2304
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-30816?
CVE-2026-30816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). An external control of configuration vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of TP-Link AX53 v1.0 allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to read arbitrary file when a malicious configuration file is pr...
How severe is CVE-2026-30816?
CVE-2026-30816 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-30816?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tp-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer Ax53.