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CVE-2026-18330

A hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability exists in TP-Link RE305 V3 and Archer C7 V5.

Published Sep 3, 2026CWE-321EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2026-18330 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 3, 2026.

Technical description

A hard-coded

cryptographic key vulnerability exists in TP-Link RE305 V3 and Archer C7 V5.

The same RSA-1024 private key is stored within firmware configuration files and

reused across devices. An attacker who obtains the private key and captures an

HTTP Web UI login session may use the key to decrypt the administrator

password. 

Successful

exploitation may disclose the administrator password captured from an HTTP

login session and compromise session confidentiality.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18330?

CVE-2026-18330 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 3, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-18330?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-18330?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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