Hard-coded Credentials in TP-Link Archer C50 and Versions by TP-Link
CVE-2025-6982

6.9MEDIUM

What is CVE-2025-6982?

A vulnerability exists in the TP-Link Archer C50 router models where hard-coded credentials can be exploited to decrypt sensitive configuration files, such as config.xml. This flaw potentially allows unauthorized users to gain access to network configurations and sensitive information, undermining the security of the devices.

Affected Version(s)

Archer C50 V3 0 <= 180703

Archer C50 V4 0 <= 250117

Archer C50 V5 0 <= 200407

References

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-6982 : Hard-coded Credentials in TP-Link Archer C50 and Versions by TP-Link