CVE-2026-105979: Welotec TK router ZeroTier VPN command injection

CVE-2026-105979 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-11-03

Welotec TK routers are edge devices that manage network connectivity and VPN functions for business networks. A vulnerability in the ZeroTier VPN configuration allows an attacker with administrative access to inject arbitrary system commands that execute with root privileges, potentially giving them complete control of the device and access to all traffic passing through it.

Technologies: Welotec TK100, Welotec TK500-v2, Welotec TK500-v3. Vendors: Welotec.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-105979 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105979 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-105979?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 3 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Welotec TK100 before 3.5.116; Welotec TK500-v2 before 1.0.124; Welotec TK500-v3 before 1.0.123.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105979?
Yes: fixed in TK100 3.5.116, TK500-v2 1.0.124, TK500-v3 1.0.123. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-105979 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-105979?
Check whether you run Welotec TK100, Welotec TK500-v2 or Welotec TK500-v3 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: TK100 3.5.116, TK500-v2 1.0.124, TK500-v3 1.0.123

Technical details

Improper input validation in the ZeroTier VPN function (CWE-77) allows command injection. An attacker requires high-privilege administrative credentials; commands execute with root privileges over the network. A successful exploit leads to arbitrary command execution and full system compromise.

Affected products

  • Welotec TK100 before 3.5.116
  • Welotec TK500-v2 before 1.0.124
  • Welotec TK500-v3 before 1.0.123

Timeline

  • 2026-11-03: disclosed

References

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