Authentication Logic Vulnerability on Multiple TP-Link Range Extenders
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-862.
Summary
An authentication logic vulnerability in multiple TP-Link range extenders allows an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network to manipulate a login parameter and reset the administrator password due to insufficient validation. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to obtain full administrative control of the affected device, potentially impacting on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | Archer RE650 v1 | before V1_20260429 | V1_20260429 | Patch available | CNA |
| TP-Link | Archer RE305 v1 | before V1_20260515 | V1_20260515 | Patch available | CNA |
| TP-Link | Archer RE360 v1 | before V1_20260515 | V1_20260515 | Patch available | CNA |
| TP-Link | TL-WA860RE v4 | before V4_20260515 | V4_20260515 | Patch available | CNA |
| TP-Link | RE580D v1 | before V1_20260515 | V1_20260515 | Patch available | CNA |
- Archer RE650 v1 VendorTP-Link Affected before V1_20260429 Fixed in V1_20260429 Patch available CNA
- Archer RE305 v1 VendorTP-Link Affected before V1_20260515 Fixed in V1_20260515 Patch available CNA
- Archer RE360 v1 VendorTP-Link Affected before V1_20260515 Fixed in V1_20260515 Patch available CNA
- TL-WA860RE v4 VendorTP-Link Affected before V4_20260515 Fixed in V4_20260515 Patch available CNA
- RE580D v1 VendorTP-Link Affected before V1_20260515 Fixed in V1_20260515 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re305_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20260515 | Vulnerable | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re305:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0 | Running on | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re360_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20260515 | Vulnerable | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re360:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0 | Running on | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re580d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20260515 | Vulnerable | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re580d:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0 | Running on | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20260429 | Vulnerable | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re650:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0 | Running on | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa860re_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 20260515 | Vulnerable | TP-Link |
| cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-wa860re:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.0 | Running on | TP-Link |
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re305_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20260515 Vulnerable ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re305:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0 Running on ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re360_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20260515 Vulnerable ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re360:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0 Running on ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re580d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20260515 Vulnerable ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re580d:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0 Running on ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:re650_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20260429 Vulnerable ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:re650:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0 Running on ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa860re_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 20260515 Vulnerable ·TP-Link
- cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:tl-wa860re:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Running on ·TP-Link
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Archer RE650 v1 (TP-Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in V1_20260429
- Fix · CNA Archer RE305 v1 (TP-Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in V1_20260515
- Fix · CNA Archer RE360 v1 (TP Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in V1_20260515
- Fix · CNA TL-WA860RE v4 (TP-Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in V4_20260515
- Fix · CNA RE580D v1 (TP-Link Systems Inc.) Fixed in V1_20260515
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-3294
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x4px-5wq7-9jm8
References
Patch 10
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re650/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re650/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re305/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re305/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re360/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re360/v1/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa860re/v4/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/tl-wa860re/v4/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re580d/#Firmware
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re580d/#Firmware
Sources
- CVE-2026-3294 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-3294 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x4px-5wq7-9jm8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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