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Is the TP-Link TL-WR841N still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link TL-WR841N until 31 December 2029 or 14 February 2030, depending on the hardware version.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

31 December 2029to 14 February 2030
Device
TP-Link TL-WR841N (router)
Source
PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link) (UK statement)

What to do. Attackers are using known flaws in this model. Install the latest firmware now, then keep automatic updates on. If your hardware version is past its end of support, replace it.

Vulnerabilities attackers are using

The U.S. cybersecurity agency (CISA) lists these vulnerabilities as actively exploited. Its description names the affected hardware versions when they are known.

  • CVE-2023-50224: TP-Link TL-WR841N contains an authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability within the httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default, leading to the disclose of stored credentials. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.
  • CVE-2025-9377: TP-Link Archer C7(EU) and TL-WR841N/ND(MS) contain an OS command injection vulnerability that exists in the Parental Control page. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
V14.20Supported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement
V14Supported14 February 2030Official end date published by the manufacturer.UK statement

Questions

Is the TP-Link TL-WR841N still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the TP-Link TL-WR841N until 31 December 2029 or 14 February 2030, depending on the hardware version.

Is the TP-Link TL-WR841N affected by vulnerabilities attackers are using?

Yes. The CISA catalogue of exploited vulnerabilities lists CVE-2023-50224, CVE-2025-9377 for this model. Check the affected hardware versions and install the latest firmware, or replace the device if it is no longer supported.

What does end of life mean for the TP-Link TL-WR841N?

After its end of life, the TP-Link TL-WR841N receives no more security fixes from TP-Link. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (TP-Link). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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