CVE-2025-15605: A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX6

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-15605?

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.

Q: Is CVE-2025-15605 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15605 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-2025-15605 affect?

CVE-2025-15605 affects archer nx600 firmware, archer nx500 firmware, archer nx210 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, m

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-15605 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) 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 hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, modify them, and re-encrypt them, affecting the confidentiality and integrity of device configuration data.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-321, CWE-798
Published	2026-03-23
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

2026-03-23 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tp-link archer nx600 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.0 · < 1.4.0

Fixed in: 1.3.0, 1.4.0

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.

tp-link archer nx500 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.0 · < 1.3.0

Fixed in: 1.3.0, 1.5.0

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.

tp-link archer nx210 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.0

Fixed in: 1.3.0

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.

tp-link archer nx200 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.0 · < 1.8.0

Fixed in: 1.3.0, 1.8.0

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-2025-15605?

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-2025-15605 being exploited?

CVE-2025-15605 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-2025-15605 affect?

CVE-2025-15605 affects archer nx600 firmware, archer nx500 firmware, archer nx210 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, m

How urgent is CVE-2025-15605?

Priority 26/100. High severity

Software pages

TP-Link vulnerabilities

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