CVE-2023-46535
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 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function getResetVeriRegister.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow flaw in the TP-LINK TL-WR886N firmware poses a critical security risk with a CVSS score of 9.8. There is no current evidence of exploitation in the wild or inclusion in the CISA KEV list.
There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable based on its network-based vector and low complexity.
Update the TP-LINK TL-WR886N firmware to the latest version to mitigate this stack overflow risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46535 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-2023-46535 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts