CVE-2026-89052

Hardcoded AES encryption key in Archer C6

Published Oct 21, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A hardcoded cryptographic key management vulnerability exists in Archer C6 due to the use of a universal cryptographic key shared across devices. An attacker who obtains an encrypted configuration file or other protected credential data can recover plaintext credentials. 

Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including administrative credentials.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Tp-link
Tp-link archer C6
Vendors & Products Tp-link
Tp-link archer C6
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Description A hardcoded cryptographic key management vulnerability exists in Archer C6 due to the use of a universal cryptographic key shared across devices. An attacker who obtains an encrypted configuration file or other protected credential data can recover plaintext credentials.  Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including administrative credentials.
Title Hardcoded AES encryption key in Archer C6
Weaknesses CWE-321
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
TPLink
Published
Updated
Oct 30, 2026, 5:27 PM
Reserved
Sep 10, 2026, 5:16 PM
Status
Deferred
Published
Oct 21, 2026, 11:17 PM
Modified
Oct 30, 2026, 6:18 PM