CVE-2025-15545 (GCVE-0-2025-15545)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-29 17:31 – Updated: 2026-02-26 15:04
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Insufficient Backup File Upload Input Validation on TP-Link Archer RE605X
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-30 04:55 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Assigner
References
4 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer RE605X |
Affected:
0 , < (EU)_V3_20260113, (US)_V3_20260126
(custom)
|
guessed |
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