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CVE-2025-14738: TP-Link Systems WA850RE · Improper Authentication

Affects TP-Link Systems WA850RESource CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 5.7 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
5.7Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 18 Dec 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
TP-Link Systems Inc. WA850REAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Network Segmentation: Isolate Wi-Fi extenders and IoT devices on separate VLANs or guest networks to limit attacker access to sensitive network segments.
  2. Access Controls: Restrict local network access to trusted users and devices only, using strong Wi-Fi encryption (WPA3 if available) and robust passwords.
  3. Monitoring and Logging: Enable detailed logging on network devices and monitor for unusual access patterns or configuration file downloads.
  4. Firmware Updates: Regularly check for and apply firmware updates from TP-Link once patches for this vulnerability are released.
  5. Disable Unnecessary Services: If possible, disable or restrict access to the httpd management interface on the extenders.
  6. Physical Security: Ensure devices are physically secure to prevent direct access.
  7. Incident Response: Prepare to respond to potential breaches by having network segmentation and credential rotation plans in place.
  8. Vendor Engagement: Engage with TP-Link support channels for updates and mitigation guidance.

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.

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