CVE-2025-62673: TP-Link Systems Archer AX53 v1.0 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects TP-Link Systems Archer AX53 v1.0Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.6 High : upgrade to 1.5.1 Build 20260721 soon.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.5.1 Build 20260721
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Upgrade Archer AX12 v1 to 1.5.1 Build 20260721.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer AX53 v1.0 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| TP-Link Systems Inc.Archer AX12 v1 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to restrict access to the router’s management and service interfaces, limiting exposure to trusted devices only. Disable or restrict access to the tdpserver modules if possible, or apply firewall rules to block suspicious or malformed packets targeting these services. Monitor network traffic for anomalous packets that could indicate exploitation attempts. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with updated signatures to detect potential buffer overflow attempts. Until an official patch or firmware update is released by TP-Link, consider replacing vulnerable devices with models not affected by this issue in high-risk environments. Regularly check TP-Link’s official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly. Educate network users about the risks of connecting unknown devices to the local network to reduce the chance of an attacker gaining adjacent access.
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Archer AX53 v1.0 and AX12 v1.0 (tdpserver modules) allows adjacent attackers to cause a segmentation fault or potentially execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted network packet containing a maliciously formed field. This issue affects Archer AX53 v1.0: through 1.3.1 Build 20241120 and Archer AX12 v1.0: up to 1.5.1 Build 20260721.
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4943/ (opens in a new tab)
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2290 (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/kr/support/download/archer-ax12/ (opens in a new tab)
- tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax12/ (opens in a new tab)