Vulnerability · Published Mar 23, 2026 · Assigned by TPLink
CVE-2025-15605Hardcoded Cryptographic Key in Configuration Encryption Mechanism on TP-Link Archer NX200, NX210, NX500 and NX600
High 8.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Archer NX200 v1.0 from TP-Link Systems Inc.. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 3% of all known vulnerabilities).
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.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX600 v3.0 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260309 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX600 v2.0 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX600 v1.0 | 0 – before 1.4.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX500 v2.0 | 0 – before < 1.5.0 Build 260309 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX500 v1.0 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX210 v3.0 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260309 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX210 v2.0 v2.20 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX200 v3.0 | 0 – before < 1.3.0 Build 260309 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX200 v2.20 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX200 v2.0 | 0 – before 1.3.0 Build 260311 |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer NX200 v1.0 | 0 – before 1.8.0 Build 260311 |
Weakness: CWE-321 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
References
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx200/#Firmware patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx210/#Firmware patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx500/#Firmware patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-nx600/#Firmware patch
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5027/ vendor-advisory