CVE-2025-15517
Last modified
CVE-2025-15517 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing authentication check in the HTTP server on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 to certain cgi endpoints allows unauthenticated access intended for authenticated users. An attacker may perform privileged HTTP actions without authentication, including firmware upload and configuration operations.. EPSS estimates a 3.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A missing authentication check in the HTTP server on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 to certain cgi endpoints allows unauthenticated access intended for authenticated users. An attacker may perform privileged HTTP actions without authentication, including firmware upload and configuration operations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx600 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx500 Firmware | < 1.5.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx210 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx200 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx600 Firmware | < 1.4.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx500 Firmware | < 1.3.0 |
| Tp-Link | Archer Nx200 Firmware | < 1.8.0 |
References
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5027/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-15517?
How severe is CVE-2025-15517?
How do I fix CVE-2025-15517?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2025
- CVE-2025-15511The Rupantorpay plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauth…5.3
- CVE-2025-15512The Aplazo Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress is vulnerabl…5.3
- CVE-2025-15513The Float Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress is vulnerable…5.3
- CVE-2025-15514Ollama 0.11.5-rc0 through current version 0.13.5 contain a n…7.5
- CVE-2025-15515The authentication mechanism for a specific feature in the E…5.5
- CVE-2025-15516The All-in-One Video Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnera…4.3
- CVE-2025-15518Improper input handling in a wireless-control administrative…7.2
- CVE-2025-15519Improper input handling in a modem-management administrative…7.2
- CVE-2025-15520The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin before 6.0.7.2 check…4.3
- CVE-2025-15521The Academy LMS – WordPress LMS Plugin for Complete eLearnin…9.8
- CVE-2025-15522The Uncanny Automator – Easy Automation, Integration, Webhoo…6.4
- CVE-2025-15523MacOS version of Inkscape bundles a Python interpreter that …4.8
Are you affected by CVE-2025-15517?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST