What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-25428?

CVE-2025-25428 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Tew 929Dru Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-25428?

Organizations using TRENDnet TEW-929DRU 1.0.0.10 face notable risk from CVE-2025-25428 rated CVSS 8.0.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-25428?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-25428. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-25428?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Tew 929Dru Firmware CVE-2025-25428

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Password (CWE-259)

2025-02-28 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Tew 929Dru Firmware Trendnet

8.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.0 HIGH

AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:29 vuln.today

PoC Detected

May 21, 2025 - 16:07 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 28, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.0

DescriptionCVE.org

TRENDnet TEW-929DRU 1.0.0.10 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

AnalysisAI

TRENDnet TEW-929DRU 1.0.0.10 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-259. TRENDnet TEW-929DRU 1.0.0.10 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. Affected products include: Trendnet Tew-929Dru Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.