Logic vulnerability in TP-Link Archer C20 v6.0 and Archer AX53 v1.0 (TDDP module) allows unauthenticated adjacent attackers to execute administrative commands including factory reset and device reboot without credentials. Attackers on the adjacent network can remotely trigger factory resets and reboots without credentials, causing configuration loss and interruption of device availability.This issue affects Archer C20 v6.0 < V6_251031. Archer AX53 v1.0 < V1_251215
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it requires adjacent network access with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from tp-link, from tp-link, from tp-link and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2026-01-21T18:16:24.773
2026-02-10T16:34:23.943
Analyzed
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CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | tp-link | archer_ax53_firmware | 1.0 | Yes |
| Hardware | tp-link | archer_ax53 | - | No |
| Operating System | tp-link | archer_c20_firmware | 6.0 | Yes |
| Hardware | tp-link | archer_c20 | - | No |
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