CVE-2025-30237: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gcr6-hgjr-2h8p
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-30237 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-30237 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-30237
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gcr6-hgjr-2h8p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-30237

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-30237, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The affected TP-Link Aginet devices contain a flaw in the web management interface where authentication checks are not consistently enforced on certain endpoints. An attacker can send specially crafted requests to bypass authentication and directly invoke privileged functionality without valid credentials. This issue arises from improper enforcement of access control mechanisms on sensitive operations. Successful exploitation may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute privileged operations and gain full control of the device.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-30237 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-30237
www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5239 WEB
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/5239

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30237?
CVE-2025-30237 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-30237?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-30237?
CVE-2025-30237 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-30237?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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