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CVE-2025-62501

8.1 · HIGH

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.

Published Feb 3, 2026CWE-322EPSS 0.50%

Overview

CVE-2025-62501 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/Refwww.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/my/support/download/archer-ax53/v1/#FirmwareRefwww.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4943/Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2291

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-62501?

CVE-2025-62501 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-62501?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-62501?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-62501?

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