CVE-2025-15545

Name: CVE-2025-15545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-29T18:16:07.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-15545 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

7.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer Re605x Firmware	< 1.2.10

References

https://nico-security.com/posts/cve-2025-15545Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re605x/v3/#FirmwareProduct
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re605x/v3/#FirmwareProduct
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4929/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15545?

How severe is CVE-2025-15545?

CVE-2025-15545 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15545?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST