HIGH CVSS 8.0
Published: 2026-02-02

CVE-2026-0631

tp-link archer_be230_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-0631)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-0631 impacting tp-link archer_be230_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Surfshark VPN login functionality in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2, BE3600v1 and AXE75 v1, allowing an adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise of configuration integrity, network security, and service availability. This CVE covers one of multiple distinct OS command injection issues identified across separate code paths. Although similar in nature, each instance is tracked under a unique CVE ID. This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 and Archer AXE75 v1 < 1.5.6 Build 20260623.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tp-link / archer_be230_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-0631 impacting tp-link archer_be230_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-0631.yaml
id: cve-2026-0631

info:
  name: tp-link archer_be230_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-0631 affecting tp-link archer_be230_firmware.
    Evaluation: An OS Command Injection vulnerability exists in the Surfshark VPN login functionality in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2, BE3600v1 and AXE75 v1, allowing an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-0631
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.0
    cve-id: CVE-2026-0631
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2026-0631,tp-link,archer_be230_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "archer_be230_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-0631.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-0631
# Target: tp-link archer_be230_firmware | CVSS: 8.0 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-0631 (tp-link archer_be230_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against tp-link archer_be230_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-0631.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-0631
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install archer_be230_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade archer_be230_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update archer_be230_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i archer_be230_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i archer_be230_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-0631 in tp-link archer_be230_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tp-link archer_be230_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-0631?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-0631?

CVE-2026-0631 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.0 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.0
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-0631
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor tp-link
Product archer_be230_firmware
Published 2026-02-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H