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CVE-2025-15545

MEDIUM

6.8

Description

The backup restore function does not properly validate unexpected or unrecognized tags within the backup file. When such a crafted file is restored, the injected tag is interpreted by a shell, allowing execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to gain root-level command execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity and availability.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score6.8

SeverityMEDIUM

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack VectorADJACENT_NETWORK

ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredHIGH

User InteractionNONE

Published1/29/2026

Last Modified3/9/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

tp-link:archer_re605xtp-link:archer_re605x_firmware

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://nico-security.com/posts/cve-2025-15545(f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630)

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re605x/v3/#Firmware(f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630)

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re605x/v3/#Firmware(f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630)

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4929/(f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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