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CVE-2025-7850VulnerabilityPublished 10/21/2025Updated 10/24/2025

CVE-2025-7850: TP-Link Systems Omada gateways · OS Command Injection

Affects TP-Link Systems Inc. Omada gatewaysSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.

Data as of 10/25/2026, 16:58:54 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
9.3Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
3.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 88% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 21 Oct 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
TP-Link Systems Inc. Omada gatewaysAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Restrict administrative access to Omada gateways by enforcing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and limiting access to trusted IP ranges or VPNs. 2. Monitor administrative logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized configuration changes. 3. Implement network segmentation to isolate management interfaces from general user networks, reducing exposure. 4. Regularly audit and rotate administrator credentials to minimize risk from compromised accounts. 5. Until official patches are released, consider disabling or limiting web portal access where feasible or using alternative management methods. 6. Engage with TP-Link support channels to obtain early updates or workarounds and apply firmware updates promptly once available. 7. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection attempts targeting Omada gateways. 8. Educate administrators about the risks of this vulnerability and the importance of secure credential handling.

Description

A command injection vulnerability may be exploited after the admin's authentication on the web portal on Omada gateways.

Impact

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk, particularly for enterprises and service providers relying on TP-Link Omada gateways for network management. Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the gateway device, enabling attackers to intercept or manipulate network traffic, disrupt connectivity, or pivot to internal networks. This could affect confidentiality of sensitive communications, integrity of network configurations, and availability of critical network services. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure are especially vulnerable due to the potential for operational disruption and data breaches. The requirement for admin authentication limits exposure to insider threats or attackers who have already compromised credentials, but the high impact and lack of patches increase urgency. Additionally, supply chain risks exist if these devices are used widely in managed service provider environments.

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