Backup Restore Function Vulnerability in TP-Link RE605X Router
CVE-2025-15545

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Tp-link Systems Inc.
Status: Archer Re605x
Vendor: CVE Published:; 29 January 2026

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What is CVE-2025-15545?

The backup restore function in TP-Link RE605X routers fails to properly validate tags in backup files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a specially crafted backup file that contains unexpected or unrecognized tags. When this malicious file is restored, the router's shell interprets the injected tag, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges. This exploitation can substantially compromise the device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability, posing significant risks to network security.

Affected Version(s)

Archer RE605X 0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-15545
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