Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-16348
An authenticated command injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE800 V1 allows an attacker with administrative access to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges by injecting shell metacharacters via a VPN connection. Successful exploitation may enable persistent backdoors, credential theft, LAN reconnaissance, and router-assisted attacks against connected devices.
CVSS Score
8.5
High
EPSS — Exploit Probability
2.0%
Riskier than 80% of all CVEs · checked 2026-10-08
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV
KEV does not include every exploited vulnerability
Remediation
Patch available
Vendor fix published
1 article across 1 outlet · first covered Aug 25, 2026 · latest Aug 25, 2026
Coverage timeline
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CVE-2026-9254: Unauthenticated OS Command Injection Hits TP-Link Archersecurityonline.info · Aug 25, 2026