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TP-Link Patches Archer NX Auth Bypass, Still Faces Security Lawsuit

Reddit •/u/hayrimavi1 • March 25, 2026

A missing authentication check in TP-Link’s Archer NX series allows unprivileged attackers to upload firmware. The update lands as the company defends a Texas lawsuit alleging deceptive security claims. submitted by /u/hayrimavi1 [link] [ ]

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Critical Vulnerabilities in TP-Link Archer Routers Expose Users to Attacks TP-Link has patched multiple critical vulnerabilities in its Archer NX router series, specifically affecting models NX200, NX210, NX500, and NX600. The most severe flaw, CVE-2025-15517, allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication and upload malicious firmware. Other vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-15518 and CVE-2025-15519, enable authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system. Additionally, CVE-2025-15605 allows attackers to decrypt and modify configuration files. Users are urged to update to the latest firmware versions immediately to mitigate risks. The vulnerabilities have been classified as high severity, with potential impacts on device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no reports of ongoing exploitation at this time, but the vulnerabilities have been flagged by cybersecurity agencies. The situation is compounded by a lawsuit against TP-Link alleging deceptive security practices. 10 sources 74

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