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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-47618 is a command execution flaw in the TP-Link ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router. The cited affected build is 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591. An authenticated attacker could send a crafted web request and run commands on the router, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority network appliance issue where the affected firmware is present. Prioritize internet-exposed or broadly reachable management interfaces, because successful exploitation could give command execution on a VPN router that may sit near sensitive network boundaries.
Technical view
The issue is a CWE-78 OS command injection in the router web filtering functionality. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.2 with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high CIA impact. Sources identify arbitrary command execution via authenticated HTTP request.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations using TP-Link ER7206 Omada Gigabit VPN Router firmware 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591. Risk rises where the management interface is reachable from broad internal networks or the internet, or where administrator credentials are shared, weak, or compromised.
Exploitation context
The sources describe authenticated remote command execution but do not provide evidence of active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Because privileges are required, credential compromise or insider access is the likely enabling condition.
Researcher notes
Evidence is specific to one ER7206 firmware build and web filtering functionality. The source bundle does not name a patched version, workaround, or exploitation in the wild. Validation should focus on exact build matching, management exposure, authentication controls, and vendor advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Identify ER7206 devices running 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591.
- Check TP-Link and Talos guidance for a confirmed fixed firmware version.
- Restrict management interface access to trusted administration networks only.
- Remove unnecessary administrator accounts and rotate exposed credentials.
- Monitor router logs for unusual authenticated web filtering activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ER7206 routers and record exact firmware builds.
- Confirm whether any device matches 1.3.0 build 20230322 Rel.70591.
- Verify management UI exposure from internet and internal segments.
- Review admin account list for shared, stale, or excessive privileges.
- Check logs for anomalous authenticated management requests.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.