CVE-2025-15545

6.8 MEDIUM
Published: January 29, 2026 Modified: March 09, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://nico-security.com/posts/cve-2025-15545
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re605x/v3/#Firmware
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Product
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re605x/v3/#Firmware
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Product
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4929/
Source: f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
13th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

tp-link