CVE-2026-22228

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2026-22228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated user with high privileges may trigger a denial‑of‑service condition in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 by restoring a crafted configuration file containing an excessively long parameter. Restoring such a file can cause the device to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot to restore normal operation. This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authenticated user with high privileges may trigger a denial‑of‑service condition in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 by restoring a crafted configuration file containing an excessively long parameter. Restoring such a file can cause the device to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot to restore normal operation. This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0
6.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Tp-LinkArcher Be230 Firmware< 1.2.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22228?
An authenticated user with high privileges may trigger a denial‑of‑service condition in TP-Link Archer BE230 v1.2 by restoring a crafted configuration file containing an excessively long parameter. Restoring such a file can cause the device to become unresponsive, requiring a reboot to restore normal operation. This issue affects Archer BE230 v1.2 < 1.2.4 Build 20251218 rel.70420.
How severe is CVE-2026-22228?
CVE-2026-22228 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22228?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST