Overview
TP-Link Archer AX-21 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax21/v3/#Firmware; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1389
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-1389 |
| Vendor / Product | TP-Link — Archer AX21 |
| NVD Published | 2023-03-15 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-03 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-77 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2023-05-01 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2023-05-22 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2023-05-22.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-01 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2023-05-22 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2023-1389 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |