How severe is CVE-2025-6982?

CVE-2025-6982 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-6982 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6982?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-6982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21738.

When was CVE-2025-6982 published?

CVE-2025-6982 was published on 2025-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6982

CVE-2025-6982 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21738
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2025-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Credentials in TP-Link Archer C50 V3( <= 180703)/V4( <= 250117 )/V5( <= 200407 ), and C20 V5 (<US_V5_260419 or <EU_V5_260317) allows attackers to decrypt the config.xml files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6982?: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in TP-Link Archer C50 V3( <= 180703)/V4( <= 250117 )/V5( <= 200407 ), and C20 V5 (<US_V5_260419 or <EU_V5_260317) allows attackers to decrypt the config.xml files.
How severe is CVE-2025-6982?: CVE-2025-6982 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-6982 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6982?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6982 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6982 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21738.
When was CVE-2025-6982 published?: CVE-2025-6982 was published on 2025-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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