CVE-2025-62501 (GCVE-0-2025-62501)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-03 18:52 – Updated: 2026-03-16 17:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
SSH Hostkey Misconfiguration Vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX53
Summary
SSH Hostkey misconfiguration vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 (tmpserver modules) allows attackers to obtain device credentials through a specially crafted man‑in‑the‑middle (MITM) attack. This could enable unauthorized access if captured credentials are reused.This issue affects Archer AX53 v1.0: through 1.3.1 Build 20241120.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-02-04 04:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-322 - Key Exchange without Entity Authentication
Assigner
References
5 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX53 v1.0 |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 1.3.1 Build 20241120
(custom)
|
guessed |
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