CVE-2025-62501: tp-link systems inc. archer ax53 v1.0
CVSS: 8.1v3.1HighModified
Published 03-02-2026Last modified 22-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-62501 is a high (CVSS 8.1) vulnerability in tp-link systems inc. archer ax53 v1.0. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 22-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
SSH Hostkey misconfiguration vulnerability in Archer AX53 and Archer BE3600 (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.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
High 8.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.49% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tp-link systems inc.3 products
- archer ax53 v1.0≤ 1.3.1 Build 20241120
- archer be3600 v1< (KR)_1.2.2 Build 20260903
- archer be3600 v1.2< (KR)_1.2.2 Build 20260903
Tp-link1 product
2 vendors · 4 products
References
7 links- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/Third Party Advisory
- www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4943/Vendor Advisory