CVE-2025-14738: Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to d

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-14738?

tl-wa850re firmware: upgrade to newer than 160922. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-14738 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-14738 affect?

CVE-2025-14738 affects tl-wa850re firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527, ≤ WA850RE V3_160922.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-14738?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-14738 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tl-wa850re firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527, ≤ WA850RE V3_160922.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2025-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): TPLink · Vendor: tp-link

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-18 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link tl-wa850re firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 160527 · <= 160922

Fixed in: newer than 160922

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-14738?

tl-wa850re firmware: upgrade to newer than 160922. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14738 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14738 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-14738 affect?

CVE-2025-14738 affects tl-wa850re firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527, ≤ WA850RE V3_160922.

How urgent is CVE-2025-14738?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · TP-Link vulnerabilities

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