CVE-2025-15605 Hardcoded Cryptographic Key in Configuration Encryption Mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600
An authenticated attacker can decrypt, modify, and re-encrypt device configuration data using a hardcoded cryptographic key, compromising confidentiality and integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-15605?
CVE-2025-15605 is a high-severity vulnerability in TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer NX200 v1.0, published on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A hardcoded cryptographic key within the configuration mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600 enables decryption and re-encryption of device configuration data. An authenticated attacker may decrypt configuration files, modify them, and re-encrypt them, affecting the confidentiality and integrity of device configuration data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-15605?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Tp-Link Archer Nx200 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer Nx210 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer Nx500 Firmware, Tp-Link Archer Nx600 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15605?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-15605 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-15605 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-15605 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in TP-Link Systems Inc. Archer NX200 v1.0
- CVE-2025-15517 Authorization Bypass in HTTP Server Endpoints on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600
- CVE-2025-15518 Command Injection in Wireless Control CLI on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600
- CVE-2025-15519 Command Injection in Modem Management CLI on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46q8-mxmv-wf7q.