HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-3035
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2015-3035

Published: March 25, 2022

EPSS:92.86%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in multiple TP-Link Archer devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO to login/.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

TP-Link Multiple Archer Devices Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Directory traversal vulnerability in multiple TP-Link Archer devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the PATH_INFO to login/.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-15
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This directory traversal vulnerability in multiple TP-Link Archer devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files. Rated as HIGH severity with a very high EPSS score, this indicates a high probability of exploitation. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms it has been actively exploited.

This flaw has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV, confirming its use in real-world attacks. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable via a crafted PATH_INFO.

Recommended Action

Users should update their TP-Link Archer devices to the latest firmware provided by the vendor. Restricting access to administrative interfaces and monitoring network traffic for unusual activity are also recommended.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-3035 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2015-3035 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-3035
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)92.86%
PublishedMar 25, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2015-3035 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.