CVE-2025-6541CWE-78command-injection

CVE-2025-6541

High · published October 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ Logging in could give attackers the keys to the kingdom! This vulnerability allows any user with access to the web management interface to execute arbitrary OS commands. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone who checks in can access the master control panel and directly manage the building's systems. One unauthorized guest could cause chaos, turning lights off, changing settings, or even locking staff out! An attacker could potentially run any command on the operating system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover. This is a significant risk, especially if sensitive data is handled—imagine a guest flipping all the switches in a power grid!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone who checks in can access the master control panel and directly manage the building's systems. One unauthorized guest could cause chaos, turning lights off, changing settings, or even locking staff out! This vulnerability arises from improper validation of user input on the web management interface, allowing authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands. Essentially, a valid login gives them a free pass to manipulate the system's core functions.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run any command on the operating system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system takeover. This is a significant risk, especially if sensitive data is handled—imagine a guest flipping all the switches in a power grid! Immediate action is crucial! Update to the patched version as soon as possible, audit user permissions to limit access, and consider implementing additional input validation measures to secure the management interface. 🔒 You've got this! Patch quickly, and you'll have your systems secure in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00685 · 52.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-10-21T05:15Z
Affected products (26)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tp-link/er706w_firmware< 1.2.11.2.1
tp-link/er706w_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er706w-4g_firmware< 1.2.11.2.1
tp-link/er706w-4g_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er7212pc_firmware< 2.1.32.1.3
tp-link/er7212pc_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/g36_firmware< 1.1.41.1.4
tp-link/g36_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/g611_firmware< 1.2.21.2.2
tp-link/g611_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/fr365_firmware< 1.1.101.1.10
tp-link/fr365_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/fr205_firmware< 1.0.31.0.3
tp-link/fr205_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/fr307-m2_firmware< 1.2.51.2.5
tp-link/fr307-m2_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er8411_firmware< 1.3.31.3.3
tp-link/er8411_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er7412-m2_firmware< 1.1.01.1.0
tp-link/er7412-m2_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er707-m2_firmware< 1.3.11.3.1
tp-link/er707-m2_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er7206_firmware< 2.2.22.2.2
tp-link/er7206_firmwareall versions—
tp-link/er605_firmware< 2.3.12.3.1
tp-link/er605_firmwareall versions—
References (4)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 00:21Z
    OS command injection using information obtained from the web management interface
    cvelistv5