CVE-2026-4346
The vulnerability affecting TL-WR850N v3 allows cleartext storage of administrative and Wi-Fi credentials in a region of the device’s flash memory while the serial int…
Published Mar 26, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · tp-link tl-wr850n firmware
The vulnerability affecting TL-WR850N v3 allows cleartext storage of administrative and Wi-Fi credentials in a region of the device’s flash memory while the serial interface remains enabled and protected by weak authentication. An attacker with physical access and the ability to connect to the serial port can recover sensitive information, including the router’s management password and wireless network key. Successful exploitation can lead to full administrative control of the device and unauthorized access to the associated wireless network.
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Mar 26, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
The vulnerability affecting TL-WR850N v3 allows cleartext storage of administrative and Wi-Fi credentials in a region of the device’s flash memory while the serial interface remains enabled and protected by weak authentication. An attacker with physical access and the ability to connect to the serial port can recover sensitive information, including the router’s management password and wireless ne
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
The vulnerability affecting TL-WR850N v3 allows cleartext storage of administrative and Wi-Fi credentials in a region of the device’s flash memory while the serial interface remains enabled and protected by weak authentication. An attacker with physical access and the ability to connect to the serial port can recover sensitive information, including the router’s management password and wireless ne
Affected
- cpe tp-link/tl-wr850n firmwareversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-4346
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cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-4346
The vulnerability affecting TL-WR850N v3 allows cleartext storage of administrative and Wi-Fi credentials in a region of the device’s flash memory while the serial interface remains enabled and protected by weak authentication. An attacker with physical access and the ability to
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