CVE-2025-15545: The backup restore function does not properly validate unexpected or unrecognized tags within the backup file

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-15545?

archer re605x firmware: upgrade to 1.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-15545 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15545 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-2025-15545 affect?

CVE-2025-15545 affects archer re605x firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 r

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-15545?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-15545 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting archer re605x firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
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 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link archer re605x firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.10

Fixed in: 1.2.10

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.

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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-2025-15545?

archer re605x firmware: upgrade to 1.2.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-15545 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15545 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-2025-15545 affect?

CVE-2025-15545 affects archer re605x firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 r

How urgent is CVE-2025-15545?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

TP-Link vulnerabilities

References

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