CVE-2026-5040

N/A Unknown
Published: July 14, 2026 Modified: July 14, 2026
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Description

TP-Link Deco M5 v1 uses a weak password hashing mechanism to store user credentials. An attacker who obtains the password hash through system compromise or privileged access could perform brute-force or dictionary attacks. Successful exploitation may result in disclosure of authentication credentials, enabling unauthorized access to device management functions, depending on the privileges associated with the recovered password. The primary security impact is loss of confidentiality.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/deco-m5/v1/#Firmware
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-m5/v1/#Firmware
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5190/
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)