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CVE-2025-15545

6.8 · MEDIUM

The backup restore function does not properly validate unexpected or unrecognized tags within the backup file.

Published Jan 29, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2025-15545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refnico-security.com/posts/cve-2025-15545Refwww.tp-link.com/en/support/download/re605x/v3/#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/us/support/download/re605x/v3/#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4929/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-15545?

CVE-2025-15545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 29, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-15545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-15545?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2025-15545?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2025-15545 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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