What is CVE-2023-1389?

CVE-2023-1389 is a vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax21 (Ax1800). Published 2023-03-15.

Is CVE-2023-1389 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-1389 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-05-01), indicating it is being actively exploited. 17 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax21 (Ax1800)

CVE-2023-1389

TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) firmware versions before 1.1.4 Build 20230219 contained a command injection vulnerability in the country form of the /cgi-bin/luci;stok=/locale endpoint on the web management interface. Specifically, the countr…

EPSS: 0.932 (99.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a Tp-link Archer Ax21 (Ax1800) — versions All versions prior to version 1.14 Build 20230219

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2023-05-01. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2023-05-22.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1389?: CVE-2023-1389 is a vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax21 (Ax1800). Published 2023-03-15.
Is CVE-2023-1389 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2023-1389 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-05-01), indicating it is being actively exploited. 17 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.