CVE-2023-46527
CWE-787Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TP-LINK TL-WR886N V7.0_3.0.14_Build_221115_Rel.56908n.bin and TL-WDR7660 2.0.30 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function bindRequestHandle.
Risk Analysis
This critical stack overflow vulnerability affects TP-LINK TL-WR886N and TL-WDR7660 devices. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it poses a significant threat, though there are no reports of active exploitation.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable given the network-based vector and low attack complexity.
Users should update their device firmware to the latest versions provided by TP-LINK.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46527 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-46527 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts