Improper input validation in Tp-Link Archer Re605x
CVE-2025-15545
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.005 (37.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Tp-link Archer_re605x — versions 3.0
- Tp-link Archer_re605x_firmware
- Tp-link Systems Inc. Archer Re605x — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 (Product, patch)
- f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 (Product, patch)
- f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-15545?
- CVE-2025-15545 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-Link Archer Re605x, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2026-01-29.
- How severe is CVE-2025-15545?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-15545 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.