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High · 7.3 Public exploit CVE-2025-15545 EUVD-2025-206536GHSA-q8pc-wmwr-cm52

Insufficient Backup File Upload Input Validation on TP-Link Archer RE605X

Published Jan 29, 2026 · Updated Feb 26, 2026 · Assigned by TPLink

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
TP-Link Systems Archer RE605X < (EU)_V3_20260113, (US)_V3_20260126 (EU)_V3_20260113, (US)_V3_20260126

Public exploits

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