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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-22222

High
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2(web modules) allows adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to
CWE-78 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 2, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
8.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2(web modules) allows adjacent

authenticated

attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain full administrative control of the device, resulting in severe compromise of configuration integrity, network security, and service availability.

This CVE covers one of multiple distinct OS command injection issues identified across separate code paths. Although similar in nature, each instance is tracked under a unique CVE ID.This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-22222 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 firmware that allows authenticated adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain full administrative control of the device. This vulnerability affects network infrastructure widely deployed across Saudi organizations and poses severe risks to network integrity, configuration security, and service availability. A patch is available (v1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420), making immediate remediation feasible and strongly recommended.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 26, 2026 18:17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability poses significant risk to Saudi banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions), government agencies (NCA oversight), telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily), and energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC). TP-Link Archer BE230 routers are commonly deployed in enterprise networks, branch offices, and critical infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to network compromise, unauthorized access to sensitive systems, data exfiltration, lateral movement within organizational networks, and disruption of critical services. The adjacent authentication requirement limits exposure but remains critical for internal threat scenarios and compromised user accounts.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services (SAMA-regulated) Government and Public Administration (NCA oversight) Telecommunications (STC, Mobily, Zain) Energy and Utilities (ARAMCO, SEC) Healthcare (MOH, private hospitals) Education (Universities, schools) Retail and E-commerce Manufacturing and Industrial
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
8.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all TP-Link Archer BE230 devices running firmware v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 across your organization
2. Prioritize devices in critical network segments (DMZ, core infrastructure, branch offices)
3. Restrict administrative access to these devices to authorized personnel only
4. Monitor device logs for suspicious command execution patterns

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download firmware v1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 from TP-Link official support portal
2. Verify firmware integrity using provided checksums (MD5/SHA256)
3. Schedule maintenance windows for firmware updates during low-traffic periods
4. Update devices sequentially, testing connectivity after each update
5. Document all patching activities for compliance audit trails

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement network segmentation to isolate affected devices
2. Restrict administrative access via firewall rules (limit to specific IP ranges)
3. Disable remote management features if not required
4. Enable device-level logging and forward logs to SIEM for monitoring
5. Implement network-based intrusion detection signatures for command injection attempts

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unusual command execution patterns in device logs (shell metacharacters: |, ;, &, $(), backticks)
2. Alert on failed authentication attempts followed by successful admin access
3. Track firmware version changes and unauthorized configuration modifications
4. Monitor outbound connections from affected devices to suspicious destinations
5. Implement YARA rules for command injection payloads in HTTP traffic to device management interfaces
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أجهزة TP-Link Archer BE230 التي تعمل بالبرنامج الثابت v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 عبر مؤسستك
2. إعطاء الأولوية للأجهزة في قطاعات الشبكة الحرجة (DMZ، البنية التحتية الأساسية، فروع المكاتب)
3. تقييد الوصول الإداري لهذه الأجهزة للموظفين المصرح لهم فقط
4. مراقبة سجلات الجهاز للأنماط المريبة لتنفيذ الأوامر

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل البرنامج الثابت v1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420 من بوابة دعم TP-Link الرسمية
2. التحقق من سلامة البرنامج الثابت باستخدام المجاميع المقدمة (MD5/SHA256)
3. جدولة نوافذ الصيانة لتحديثات البرنامج الثابت خلال فترات حركة المرور المنخفضة
4. تحديث الأجهزة بالتسلسل، واختبار الاتصال بعد كل تحديث
5. توثيق جميع أنشطة التصحيح لمسارات تدقيق الامتثال

الضوابط التعويضية (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لعزل الأجهزة المتأثرة
2. تقييد الوصول الإداري عبر قواعد جدار الحماية (تحديد نطاقات IP محددة)
3. تعطيل ميزات الإدارة البعيدة إذا لم تكن مطلوبة
4. تفعيل تسجيل مستوى الجهاز وإعادة توجيه السجلات إلى SIEM للمراقبة
5. تنفيذ توقيعات كشف الاختراق القائمة على الشبكة لمحاولات حقن الأوامر

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أنماط تنفيذ الأوامر غير العادية في سجلات الجهاز (أحرف الشل: |، ;، &، $()، علامات الاقتباس العكسية)
2. التنبيه على محاولات المصادقة الفاشلة متبوعة بالوصول الإداري الناجح
3. تتبع تغييرات إصدار البرنامج الثابت والتعديلات التكوينية غير المصرح بها
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الصادرة من الأجهزة المتأثرة إلى وجهات مريبة
5. تنفيذ قواعد YARA لحمولات حقن الأوامر في حركة HTTP إلى واجهات إدارة الجهاز
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies and Procedures ECC 2024 A.5.2.1 - Asset Management and Inventory Control ECC 2024 A.5.3.1 - Access Control and Authentication ECC 2024 A.5.4.1 - Cryptography and Secure Communications ECC 2024 A.5.5.1 - Vulnerability Management and Patch Management ECC 2024 A.5.6.1 - Incident Detection and Response
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF Governance - Risk Management Framework SAMA CSF Identify - Asset Management and Inventory SAMA CSF Protect - Access Control and Authentication SAMA CSF Detect - Monitoring and Logging SAMA CSF Respond - Incident Response Procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security ISO 27001:2022 A.5.2 - Information Security Organization ISO 27001:2022 A.6.1 - Screening and Vetting ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User Endpoint Devices ISO 27001:2022 A.8.2 - Privileged Access Rights ISO 27001:2022 A.8.6 - Access Control for Change Management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 2.4 - Document and Implement Security Configuration Standards PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure Security Patches are Installed PCI DSS 11.2 - Run Automated Vulnerability Scanning Tools PCI DSS 11.3 - Perform Penetration Testing
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
tp-link:archer_be230_firmware
📊 CVSS Score
8.0
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorA — Adjacent
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score8.0
CWECWE-78
EPSS0.11%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-02
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
8.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: CRITICAL
🏷️ Tags
patch-available CWE-78
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