Stack-based buffer overflow in Archer AX53 - CVE-2025-15608
Published: March 25, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU124527
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-15608
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: TP-Link
Affected software:
Archer AX53
Archer AX53
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the network probe handling function when processing incoming probe requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to trigger a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Exploitation may require complex heap-spray techniques and could result in denial of service even if code execution is not achieved.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-15608
Install security update from vendor's website.