CVE-2025-15541: Improper link resolution in the VX800v v1.0 SFTP service allows authenticated adjacent attackers to use crafte

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-15541?

vx800v firmware: upgrade to 800.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-15541 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15541 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-2025-15541 affect?

CVE-2025-15541 affects vx800v firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Improper link resolution in the VX800v v1.0 SFTP service allows authenticated adjacent attackers to use crafted symbolic links to access system files, resulting in high confidentiality impact and limited integrity risk.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-15541?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-15541 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting vx800v firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper link resolution in the VX800v v1.0 SFTP service allows authenticated adjacent attackers to use crafted symbolic links to access system files, resulting in high confidentiality impact and limited integrity risk.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2026-01-29
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

2026-01-29 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link vx800v firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 800.0.11

Fixed in: 800.0.11

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-2025-15541?

vx800v firmware: upgrade to 800.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-15541 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15541 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-2025-15541 affect?

CVE-2025-15541 affects vx800v firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Improper link resolution in the VX800v v1.0 SFTP service allows authenticated adjacent attackers to use crafted symbolic links to access system files, resulting in high confidentiality impact and limited integrity risk.

How urgent is CVE-2025-15541?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

TP-Link vulnerabilities

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