CVE-2025-15518: TP-Link Systems Archer NX600 v3.0 · OS Command Injection
Affects TP-Link Systems Archer NX600 v3.0Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High : upgrade to 1.3.0 Build 260309 soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.3.0 Build 260309, 1.3.0 Build 260311, 1.4.0 Build 260311 +3
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX600 v3.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX600 v2.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX600 v1.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX500 v2.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX500 v1.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer NX210 v3.0 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-15518, organizations should: 1) Immediately check for and apply any firmware updates or patches released by TP-Link addressing this vulnerability. 2) Enforce strong administrative credential policies, including unique, complex passwords and multi-factor authentication where supported, to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3) Limit administrative access to trusted network segments or via secure management channels such as VPNs, and disable remote administration if not required. 4) Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or administrative activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Implement network segmentation to isolate critical infrastructure and minimize the impact of a compromised device. 6) Regularly audit and update device configurations to ensure adherence to security best practices. 7) Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems capable of identifying command injection attempts or anomalous CLI usage. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and configuration hardening specific to this vulnerability.
Description
CVE-2025-15518 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting TP-Link Archer NX600 v3.0 and related models. It arises from improper input handling in a wireless-control administrative CLI command, allowing an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands. Exploitation compromises device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is required beyond authentication, and the vulnerability does not require network-level access beyond administrative privileges. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to affected devices. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, reflecting high impact and relatively low attack complexity. Organizations using these TP-Link devices should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential device takeover and network compromise.
References
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx200/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx210/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx500/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx600/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5027/ (opens in a new tab)