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CVE-2015-3035

7.5 · HIGHActively Exploited

Directory traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK Archer C5 (1.2) with firmware before 150317, C7 (2.0) with firmware before 150304, and C8 (1.0) with firmware before 150316, Archer C9 (1.0), TL-WDR3500…

Published Apr 22, 2015tp-linkCWE-22EPSS 83.95%

Overview

CVE-2015-3035 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tp-link tl-wr741nd_firmware. It was published on April 22, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK Archer C5 (1.2) with firmware before 150317, C7 (2.0) with firmware before 150304, and C8 (1.0) with firmware before 150316, Archer C9 (1.0), TL-WDR3500 (1.0), TL-WDR3600 (1.0), and TL-WDR4300 (1.0) with firmware before 150302, TL-WR740N (5.0) and TL-WR741ND (5.0) with firmware before 150312, and TL-WR841N (9.0), TL-WR841N (10.0), TL-WR841ND (9.0), and TL-WR841ND (10.0) with firmware before 150310 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO to login/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tp-link. Update tl-wr741nd_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
tp-linktl-wr741nd_firmware>= 0, < 150312Affected
tp-linktl-wr841n_firmware>= 0, < 150310Affected
tp-linktl-wr740n_firmware>= 0, < 150312Affected
tp-linkarcher_c5_firmware>= 0, < 150317Affected
tp-linktl-wdr3600_firmware>= 0, < 150302Affected
tp-linkarcher_c7_firmware>= 0, < 150304Affected
tp-linktl-wr841nd_firmware>= 0, < 150310Affected
tp-linkarcher_c9_firmware>= 0, < 150302Affected
tp-linkarcher_c8_firmware>= 0, < 150316Affected
tp-linktl-wdr4300_firmware>= 0, < 150302Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/131378/TP-LINK-Local-File-Disclosure.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/26Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535240/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/74050Refwww.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C5_V1.20.html#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C7_V2.html#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C8_V1.html#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C9_V1.html#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/en/download/TL-WDR3500_V1.html#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/en/download/TL-WDR3600_V1.html#Firmware

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3035?

CVE-2015-3035 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting tp-link tl-wr741nd_firmware. It was published on April 22, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2015-3035?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3035?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tp-link. Update tl-wr741nd_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3035?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-3035 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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