CVE-2025-15545
MEDIUMTP-Link Archer RE605X Firmware <= 1.2.10 - Command Injection via Backup Restore
Title source: llmExploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2025-15545. PoCs published by Xernary.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a chain of vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer RE605X, including hardcoded cryptographic keys and command injection in the XML configuration parser, to achieve RCE as root. It demonstrates a chained attack scenario requiring local network access and authenticated user credentials.
Description
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.
Exploits (1)
This PoC exploits a chain of vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer RE605X, including hardcoded cryptographic keys and command injection in the XML configuration parser, to achieve RCE as root. It demonstrates a chained attack scenario requiring local network access and authenticated user credentials.
References (4)
Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H