CVE-2025-0729
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a clickjacking vulnerability in TP-Link TL-SG108E network switches. Attackers can trick users into clicking hidden interface elements, potentially leading to unauthorized configuration changes. Only users of the affected TP-Link switch model with the vulnerable firmware are impacted.
💻 Affected Systems
- TP-Link TL-SG108E
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker could trick an administrator into performing unintended actions like changing network settings, disabling security features, or granting unauthorized access.
Likely Case
Attackers could manipulate users into clicking hidden buttons to modify switch configurations, potentially disrupting network operations.
If Mitigated
With proper web security headers and user awareness, the risk is limited to social engineering attempts that require user interaction.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires the victim to be logged into the web interface and visit a malicious page. The GitHub reference contains technical details.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.0 Build 20250124 Rel. 54920(Beta)
Vendor Advisory: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2025/202501/20250124/TL-SG108E(UN)%206.0_1.0.0%20Build%2020250124%20Rel.54920(Beta)_up.zip
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the firmware from TP-Link's beta site. 2. Log into the switch web interface. 3. Navigate to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 4. Upload the firmware file. 5. Wait for reboot.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Clickjacking Protection Headers
allAdd X-Frame-Options or Content-Security-Policy headers to prevent framing of the web interface
X-Frame-Options: DENY
Content-Security-Policy: frame-ancestors 'none'
Restrict Web Interface Access
allLimit access to the management interface to trusted networks only
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to switch management IP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate the switch management interface
- Train users to avoid clicking suspicious links while logged into the management interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in web interface: System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. If version is 1.0.0 Build 20201208 Rel. 40304, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via web interface or SSH: show versionVerify Fix Applied:
After upgrade, verify version shows 1.0.0 Build 20250124 Rel. 54920(Beta) or later.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected configuration changes
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- Unusual HTTP requests to switch management interface
- Traffic from unexpected sources to switch IP
SIEM Query:
source_ip=switch_management_ip AND (http_user_agent CONTAINS 'malicious' OR http_referer CONTAINS 'suspicious')🔗 References
- https://github.com/TheCyberDiver/Public-Disclosures-CVE-/blob/main/tp-link%20clickjacking.md
- https://static.tp-link.com/upload/beta/2025/202501/20250124/TL-SG108E(UN)%206.0_1.0.0%20Build%2020250124%20Rel.54920(Beta)_up.zip
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.293507
- https://vuldb.com/?id.293507
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.478451
- https://www.tp-link.com/
