Archer MR600 v5.0: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2025-14756 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in Archer MR600 v5.0 from TP-Link, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. The record lists version 1.1.0 0.9.1 v0001.0 Build 250930 Rel.63611n as the first without the flaw, so updating Archer MR600 v5.0 to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 87% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Archer MR600 v5.0 to 1.1.0 0.9.1 v0001.0 Build 250930 Rel.63611n or a later version.
- Update Archer Mr600 Firmware to 1.1.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on tp-link.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | Archer MR600 v5.0 | before 1.1.0 0.9.1 v0001.0 Build 250930 Rel.63611n | 1.1.0 0.9.1 v0001.0 Build 250930 Rel.63611n |
| TP-Link | Archer Mr600 Firmware | before 1.1.0 | 1.1.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 8.5 | High | CNA |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Command injection vulnerability was found in the admin interface component of TP-Link Archer MR600 v5 firmware, allowing authenticated attackers to execute system commands with a limited character length via crafted input in the browser developer console, possibly leading to service disruption or full compromise.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Third-party and government advisories
- jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU94651499/Third Party Advisory
- jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU94651499/Third Party Advisory
Other references
Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
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- 9.8 Critical severity
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- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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