CVE-2026-12001
Hardcoded Credential Vulnerability in Multiple TP-Link Router Models
Description
A hardcoded credential vulnerability exists in the firmware of multiple TP-Link routers (TL-WR845N v4, TL-WR850N v3, TL-WR902AC v4, Archer C20 v6 & Archer MR200 v5). Authentication-related credential material is embedded within a password file in the firmware image and may be recovered through firmware analysis. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to privileged functions on affected devices.
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Affected Products
TP-Link Systems Inc.
commercial·CNaka tp-link
TP Link Systems Inc.
commercial·CNaka tplink, tp-link
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2 techniques Credential Access
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References
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c20/v6/#Firmware
tp-link.com
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-mr200/v5/#Firmware
tp-link.com
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wr845n/#Firmware
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