CVE-2025-8242: A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105 and classified as critical

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2025-8242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting x15 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /boafrm/formFilter of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument ip6addr/url/vpnPassword/vpnUser leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-120
Published	2025-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: totolink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-27 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

totolink x15 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.0-b20230714.1105

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0-b20230714.1105

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-2025-8242?

x15 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8242 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8242 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-2025-8242 affect?

CVE-2025-8242 affects x15 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /boafrm/formFilter of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argum

How urgent is CVE-2025-8242?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-8246 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105
CVE-2025-8245 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105
CVE-2025-8244 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105
CVE-2025-8243 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in TOTOLINK X15 1.0.0-B20230714.1105 and classified as critical
CVE-2025-6824 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK X15 up to 1.0.0-B20230714.1105

References

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