CVE-2025-15605

high

Description

A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, modify them, and re-encrypt them, affecting the confidentiality and integrity of device configuration data.

References

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5027/

https://www.securityweek.com/tp-link-patches-high-severity-router-vulnerabilities/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tp-link-warns-users-to-patch-critical-router-auth-bypass-flaw/

https://securityaffairs.com/189980/iot/patch-now-tp-link-archer-nx-routers-vulnerable-to-firmware-takeover.html

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx600/#Firmware

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx500/#Firmware

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx210/#Firmware

https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx200/#Firmware

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-03-23

Updated: 2026-03-31

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 7.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:N

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.3

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

Severity: High

CVSS v4

Base Score: 8.5

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00012