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TP-LINK Archer C50

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Replacement firmware

Replace router software with a customizable system for network controls and community packages.

How to get started

Follow the guide for your exact router version. The first installation may use its web interface, recovery mode or a serial connection.

Setup
Firmware replacement; route varies by router
You’ll need
Exact hardware revision, an appropriate OpenWrt release and its model-specific installation guide.
v1.0 · MediaTek MT7612EN Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7620AOpen hardware record
v3.x · MediaTek MT7612E Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7628ANOpen hardware record
v4.x · MediaTek MT7612E Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7628AOpen hardware record
v5.x · MediaTek MT7612E Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7628AOpen hardware record
v6.x · MediaTek MT7613 Wi-Fi
Processor: MediaTek MT7628Open hardware record
v1 · MediaTek MT7612EN / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v3 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628AN Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v4 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v5 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v6 · MediaTek MT7613 / MediaTek MT7628 Wi-Fi
Get OpenWrt firmware Release listed · 25.12.6
v1 · MediaTek MT7620A
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v3 · MediaTek MT7628AN
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v4
Open hardware record Release listed · 25.12.5
v5
Open hardware record
Original project github.com

v1 · MediaTek MT7612EN / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi

First installation
U-Boot TFTP recovery

v3 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628AN Wi-Fi

First installation
U-Boot TFTP recovery

v6 · MediaTek MT7613 / MediaTek MT7628 Wi-Fi

Limitations
DFS
Sources

Features & details

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Device details

tp-link archer c50 v1 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v1

Device details

tp-link archer c50 v3 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v3

Device details

tp-link archer c50 v4 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v4

Device details

tp-link archer c50 v5 — device documentation (github.com)Device details — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v5

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v1.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1.0

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v2.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2.0

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v3.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3.x

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v4.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v4.x

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v5.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v5.x

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v6.x — TechInfoDepot (github.com)

Hardware revision
v6.x

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v1.x — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v1.0

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v2.x — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v2.0

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v3.x — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v3.x

Device details

TP-LINK Archer C50 v4.x — WikiDevi (github.com)

Hardware revision
v4.x

OpenWrt · v1 · MediaTek MT7612EN / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v1 · MediaTek MT7612EN / MediaTek MT7620A Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery
Recovery routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

OpenWrt · v3 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628AN Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v3 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628AN Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Installation routes recorded
U-Boot TFTP recovery
Availability recorded by source
Discontinued

OpenWrt · v4 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v4 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Availability recorded by source
Available 2019

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi

OpenWrt · v5 · MediaTek MT7612E / MediaTek MT7628A Wi-Fi — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Availability recorded by source
Available 2021

Device details

Device details — v6 — Source documentation (openwrt.org)

Hardware revision
v6

Hardware differences

Security

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Model advisories

Selected highlights

Prioritized by known exploitation, severity, then date.

CVE published

CVSS 8.8 (v3.1)

Archer C50

Archer C50 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C50(JP)_V3_230505' and Archer C55 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C55(JP)_V1_230506' use hard-coded credentials to login to the affected…

CVE-2023-32619

Affected firmware
firmware versions prior to 'Archer C50(JP)_V3_230505'
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read jpcert CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

Archer C50 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C50(JP)_V3_230505' and Archer C55 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C55(JP)_V1_230506' use hard-coded credentials to login to the affected device, which may allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command.

CVE published

CVSS 8.5 (v4.0)

Archer C50 Wireless Router

Insufficient Integrity Verification Vulnerability in TP-Link Archer C50

CVE-2024-54126

Affected firmware
<Archer C50(EU)_V4_ 240917
Fix
Upgrade to Archer C50(EU)_V4_ 240917 https://static.tp-link.com/upload/firmware/2024/202411/20241125/Archer%20C50(EU)_V4_240917.zip
Read CERT-In CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

This vulnerability exists in the TP-Link Archer C50 due to improper signature verification mechanism in the firmware upgrade process at its web interface. An attacker with administrative privileges within the router’s Wi-Fi range could exploit this vulnerability by uploading and executing malicious firmware which could lead to complete compromise of the targeted device.

CVE published

CVSS 8.0 (v3.1)

Archer C50

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands

CVE-2023-31188

Affected firmware
firmware versions prior to 'Archer C50(JP)_V3_230505'
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read jpcert CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. Affected products/versions are as follows: Archer C50 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C50(JP)_V3_230505', Archer C55 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C55(JP)_V1_230506', and Archer C20 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C20(JP)_V1_230616'.

CVE published

CVSS 6.9 (v4.0)

Archer C50 V3; Archer C50 V4; Archer C50 V5

Hardcoded DES Decryption Keys in TP-Link Archer C50 V3/V4/V5 and C20 V5

CVE-2025-6982

Affected firmware
Archer C50 V3: date: Through 180703 Archer C50 V4: date: Through 250117 Archer C50 V5: date: Through 200407
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read TPLink CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in TP-Link Archer C50 V3(

<=

180703)/V4(

<=

250117

)/V5(

<=

200407

), and C20 V5 (<US_V5_260419 or <EU_V5_260317) allows attackers to decrypt the config.xml files.

CVE published

CVSS 6.5 (v3.1)

Archer C50

TP-Link Archer C50 Web Management Interface denial of service

CVE-2023-0936

Affected firmware
V2_160801
Fix
Fix details in the linked record
Read VulDB CVE record
Details and sources
CVE updated

A vulnerability was found in TP-Link Archer C50 V2_160801. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-221552.

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