CVE-2026-4346
CWE-312Published: March 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4346 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 6.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-4346 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts