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CVE-2018-19537

HighPublished

TP-Link Archer C5 devices through V2_160201_US allow remote command execution via shell metacharacters on the wan_dyn_hostname line of a configuration file...

Published: Nov 26, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

9.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

4.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

TP-Link Archer C5 devices through V2_160201_US allow remote command execution via shell metacharacters on the wan_dyn_hostname line of a configuration file that is encrypted with the 478DA50BF9E3D2CF key and uploaded through the web GUI by using the web admin account. The default password of admin may be used in some cases.

Sources

TP-Link-ArcherC5-RCEExploit
CVE-2018-19537

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