MEDIUM CVSS 6.8
Published: 2026-01-29

CVE-2025-15545

tp-link archer_re605x_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2025-15545)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-15545 impacting tp-link archer_re605x_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tp-link / archer_re605x_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-15545 impacting tp-link archer_re605x_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-15545.yaml
id: cve-2025-15545

info:
  name: tp-link archer_re605x_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-15545 affecting tp-link archer_re605x_firmware.
    Evaluation: The backup restore function does not properly validate unexpected or unrecognized tags within the backup file. When such a crafted file is restored, t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-15545
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2025-15545
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2025-15545,tp-link,archer_re605x_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "archer_re605x_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-15545.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-15545
# Target: tp-link archer_re605x_firmware | CVSS: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-15545 (tp-link archer_re605x_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against tp-link archer_re605x_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-15545.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-15545
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install archer_re605x_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade archer_re605x_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update archer_re605x_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i archer_re605x_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i archer_re605x_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-15545 in tp-link archer_re605x_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tp-link archer_re605x_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-15545?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-15545?

CVE-2025-15545 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-15545
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor tp-link
Product archer_re605x_firmware
Published 2026-01-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H