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CVE-2025-62501

TP-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware vulnerability

8.1 HIGHEPSS 0.50%
  1. Published3 Feb 2026

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

TP-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware1.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-62501 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-62501 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.50%.

How severe is CVE-2025-62501?

CVE-2025-62501 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-62501?

Affected products include TP-Link Archer Ax53 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62501?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.