CVE-2015-3035
Directory traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK Archer C5 (1.2) with firmware before 150317, C7 (2.0) with firmware before 150304, and C8 (1.0) with…
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- CVSS score
- 7.5 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-03-25, remediation due 2022-04-15)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-22
- Published
- 2015-04-22
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in TP-LINK Archer C5 (1.2) with firmware before 150317, C7 (2.0) with firmware before 150304, and C8 (1.0) with firmware before 150316, Archer C9 (1.0), TL-WDR3500 (1.0), TL-WDR3600 (1.0), and TL-WDR4300 (1.0) with firmware before 150302, TL-WR740N (5.0) and TL-WR741ND (5.0) with firmware before 150312, and TL-WR841N (9.0), TL-WR841N (10.0), TL-WR841ND (9.0), and TL-WR841ND (10.0) with firmware before 150310 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO to login/.
Affected products
- tp-link tl-wr741nd firmware
- tp-link tl-wr841n firmware
- tp-link tl-wr740n firmware
- tp-link archer c5 firmware
- tp-link tl-wdr3600 firmware
- tp-link archer c7 firmware
- tp-link tl-wr841nd firmware
- tp-link archer c9 firmware
- tp-link archer c8 firmware
- tp-link tl-wdr4300 firmware
- tp-link tl-wdr3500 firmware
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-04-15.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131378/TP-LINK-Local-File-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Apr/26
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535240/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74050
- http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C5_V1.20.html#Firmware
- http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C7_V2.html#Firmware
- http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C8_V1.html#Firmware
- http://www.tp-link.com/en/download/Archer-C9_V1.html#Firmware
FAQ
Is CVE-2015-3035 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2015-3035 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-25, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-04-15. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3035?
CVE-2015-3035 has a CVSS base score of 7.5 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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