How severe is CVE-2025-14738?

CVE-2025-14738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-14738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14738?

CVE-2025-14738 affects Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14738?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-14738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204384.

When was CVE-2025-14738 published?

CVE-2025-14738 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14738

CVE-2025-14738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 5.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204384
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware
Published: 2025-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527, ≤ WA850RE V3_160922.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14738?: Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527, ≤ WA850RE V3_160922.
How severe is CVE-2025-14738?: CVE-2025-14738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-14738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14738?: CVE-2025-14738 affects Tp-link Tl-wa850re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-14738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204384.
When was CVE-2025-14738 published?: CVE-2025-14738 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wa850re_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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