Vulnerability Intelligence Report
SSH Hostkey Misconfiguration Vulnerability in Archer Devices
CVE-2025-62501
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
7.0
HIGH
EPSS Probability:0.50%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-322 ↗CWE-322 Key Exchange without Entity Authentication
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer AX53 v1.0 | 0 <= 1.3.1 Build 20241120 (affected) |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer BE3600 v1 | 0 < (KR)_1.2.2 Build 20260903 (affected) |
| TP-Link Systems Inc. | Archer BE3600 v1.2 | 0 < (KR)_1.2.2 Build 20260903 (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.504%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | TP-Link Systems Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2025-10-21T12:06:08 |
| Published | 2026-02-03T18:52:54 |
| Last Updated | 2026-10-22T00:17:14 |
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