TP-Link Devices Symbolic Link path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TP-Link Devices. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Symbolic Link Handler. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-30240. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TP-Link Devices (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block of the component Symbolic Link Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The affected TP-Link Aginet devices do not properly validate symbolic links created on external USB storage devices. By placing a crafted symbolic link on supported storage media, an attacker may cause the system to resolve the link. Successful exploitation may allow unauthorized read access to sensitive files within the device filesystem.

The advisory is shared at tp-link.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-30240 since 03/19/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-210676). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/19/2025 CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +509 days VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: tp-link.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-30240 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-30240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387945
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2026 00:57
Updated: 08/11/2026 03:14
Changes: 08/11/2026 00:57 (51), 08/11/2026 03:14 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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