CVE-2025-30240: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in TP-Link Systems Inc. HB810(US2) V1.0/1.6/2.0/2.6
The affected TP-Link Aginet devices do not properly validate symbolic links created on external USB storage devices. By placing a crafted symbolic link on supported storage media, an attacker may cause the system to resolve the link. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized read access to sensitive files within the device filesystem.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59) in TP-Link Aginet HB810(US2) devices. The affected devices do not properly validate symbolic links created on external USB storage devices. An attacker placing a crafted symbolic link on supported storage media may cause the system to resolve the link, potentially allowing unauthorized reading of sensitive files within the device filesystem. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity with attack vector as physical (local), low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the device's external USB storage can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive files on the device filesystem. This could lead to exposure of confidential information stored on the device. There is no indication of privilege escalation, integrity, or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented. Until a patch is available, restrict physical access to the device and external USB ports to trusted users only.
CVE-2025-30240: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in TP-Link Systems Inc. HB810(US2) V1.0/1.6/2.0/2.6
Description
The affected TP-Link Aginet devices do not properly validate symbolic links created on external USB storage devices. By placing a crafted symbolic link on supported storage media, an attacker may cause the system to resolve the link. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized read access to sensitive files within the device filesystem.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB810(US2) V1.0/1.6/2.0/2.6
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB810(EU1) V2.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB710(US2) V1.6/1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB710(EU1) 1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB610(US2) V2.6/2.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB610(EU1)
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB610(CA) V2.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB410( EU1) 1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB210(US2) 1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB210(EU1) 1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB210 Pro(EU1)1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
HB210 Pro(US2)1.0/1.6
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EB810v(EU1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX220(BR) V1.0/1.20/1.28/1.29/1.8
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX220(BR) V2.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX220(EU1) V1.0/1.20
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX220(RU) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX220(US1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX222(EU1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX222(KR) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX222(US1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX520v(EU1)1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX820v(EU1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
EX920(US2) V1.6/V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XC220-G3v(EU1) V2.30
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XC220-G3v(US1) V2.30
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XX530v(BR)v1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XX530v(BR)v2.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XX530v(US1)
TP-Link Systems Inc.
XX530v(EU1)
TP-Link Systems Inc.
VX800v(DE) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
VX1800v(EU1) V1.0
TP-Link Systems Inc.
VX420-G2h(AU) V3.0
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access (CWE-59) in TP-Link Aginet HB810(US2) devices. The affected devices do not properly validate symbolic links created on external USB storage devices. An attacker placing a crafted symbolic link on supported storage media may cause the system to resolve the link, potentially allowing unauthorized reading of sensitive files within the device filesystem. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1, indicating medium severity with attack vector as physical (local), low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the device's external USB storage can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive files on the device filesystem. This could lead to exposure of confidential information stored on the device. There is no indication of privilege escalation, integrity, or availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented. Until a patch is available, restrict physical access to the device and external USB ports to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- TPLink
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-19T11:09:33.245Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7a53c0bf8831d539aba07f
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 22:42:08 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 22:58:04 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 13:47:39 UTC
Views: 81
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