What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-62501?

CVE-2025-62501 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-62501?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Archer AX53 devices in production and isolate them on segmented networks where possible. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict direct internet access to affected devices, enable WPA3 encryption if available, and enforce strong administrative credentials (minimum 16 characters). Within 30 days: Evaluate replacement with patched router models or alternative vendors, contact TP-Link for patch ETA, and conduct network access reviews for unauthorized credential usage.

Archer Ax53 Firmware CVE-2025-62501

HIGH

Key Exchange without Entity Authentication (CWE-322)

2026-02-03 f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630

Authentication Bypass TP-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-322 OWASP Top 10:2025 A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures ASVS 5.0 V11 - Cryptography Authenticated key exchange
Impact	CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: High. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to obtain device credentials through a specially crafted man‑in‑the‑middle (MITM) a.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Archer Ax53 Firmware versions up to 1.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain device credentials through a specially crafted man‑in‑the‑middle (MITM) a (CVSS 8.1).

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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affects Archer Ax53 Firmware. 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.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

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Why It Matters

TP-Link Archer AX53 routers are vulnerable to credential theft through man-in-the-middle attacks, potentially compromising network access and sensitive data for any organization using this device. This HIGH severity vulnerability affects device security posture with no available patch, requiring immediate compensating controls to prevent unauthorized access to network infrastructure.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement network segmentation isolating affected routers to trusted zones only; disable remote management interfaces; enforce mandatory VPN for administrative access; monitor and log all management traffic; implement IDS/IPS rules to detect suspicious MITM patterns; enforce certificate pinning where possible; rotate administrative credentials monthly; disable UPnP features; enable access logs and review for anomalies; consider temporary replacement with verified patched models for critical network segments.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.0%

Top 94% exploitable

Data Quality

4 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

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EPSS

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How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.