CVE-2025-15517: A missing authentication check in the HTTP server on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 to certain c
CVE-2025-15517 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting archer nx600 firmware, archer nx500 firmware, archer nx210 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A missing authentication check in the HTTP server on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 to certain cgi endpoints allows unauthenticated access intended for authenticated users. An attacker may perform privileged HTTP actions without authentication, including firmware upload and configuration operations.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.1% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2026-03-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-15517?
archer nx600 firmware: upgrade to 1.3.0, 1.4.0; archer nx500 firmware: upgrade to 1.3.0, 1.5.0; archer nx210 firmware: upgrade to 1.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-15517 being exploited?
CVE-2025-15517 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-2025-15517 affect?
CVE-2025-15517 affects archer nx600 firmware, archer nx500 firmware, archer nx210 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A missing authentication check in the HTTP server on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 to certain cgi endpoints allows unauthenticated access intended for authenticated users. An attacker may perform privileged HTTP actions witho
How urgent is CVE-2025-15517?
Priority 50/100. High severity
Software pages
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