CVE-2026-30817 (GCVE-0-2026-30817)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-08 17:53 – Updated: 2026-05-07 15:47
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Arbitrary File Reading Vulnerability in dnsmasq Module in TP-Link AX53
Summary
An external configuration control vulnerability in the OpenVPN module of TP-Link AX53 v1.0 allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to read arbitrary files when a malicious configuration file is processed. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information.This issue affects AX53 v1.0: before 1.7.1 Build 20260213.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-08 19:10 UTC
CWE
- CWE-15 - External control of system or configuration setting
Assigner
TPLink
CNA
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.tp-link.com/my/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/arche… | patch |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/ | third-party-advisory |
| https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5055/ | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_r… |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | AX53 v1.0 |
Affected:
0 , < 1.7.1 Build 20260213
(custom)
|
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