How severe is CVE-2025-15605?

CVE-2025-15605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-15605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-15605?

CVE-2025-15605 primarily affects Tp-link Archer Nx600 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15605?

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-2025-15605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-15605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208943.

When was CVE-2025-15605 published?

CVE-2025-15605 was published on 2026-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-15605

CVE-2025-15605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Nx600 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-208943
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Tp-link Archer Nx600 Firmware
Published: 2026-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, modify them, and re-encrypt them, affecting the confidentiality and integrity of device configuration data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-15605?: A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, modify them, and re-encrypt them, affecting the confidentiality and integrity of device configuration data.
How severe is CVE-2025-15605?: CVE-2025-15605 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-15605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-15605?: CVE-2025-15605 primarily affects Tp-link Archer Nx600 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15605?: 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-2025-15605 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-15605 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-208943.
When was CVE-2025-15605 published?: CVE-2025-15605 was published on 2026-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_nx600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_nx500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_nx210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_nx200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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