CVE-2026-9031 (GCVE-0-2026-9031)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-07 20:40 – Updated: 2026-08-10 18:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Authenticated Denial-of-Service in HTTPD Service in TP-Link Archer A6
Summary
An input validation
vulnerability exists in the HTTP-WRITEOEM handler due to insufficient validation
of user-supplied data before it is processed by internal flash-write handling
logic.
Successful
exploitation may cause httpd process or device to crash, resulting in loss of access
to the web interface and a denial-of-service condition.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-10 17:23 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq/5234/ | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer A6 v4 |
Affected:
0 , < V4_1.15.10 Build 260625 Rel.25447
(custom)
|
guessed |
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