CVE-2026-15429
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Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the HTTP authentication component in Archer VX1800v v1. Improper handling of user-controlled input may allow newline characters to be injected into internally constructed configuration data. An authenticated user with sufficient privileges may be able to modify account settings and gain elevated administrative privileges.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.1
(v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
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Published
2026-07-14 17:16:44.907000
Last modified
2026-10-24 21:10:00.130000
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