TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 up to 1.3.1 tmpserver key exchange without entity authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 up to 1.3.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component tmpserver Module. The manipulation results in key exchange without entity authentication. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-62501. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in TP-Link Archer AX53 v1.0 up to 1.3.1. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block of the component tmpserver Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a key exchange without entity authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-322. The product performs a key exchange with an actor without verifying the identity of that actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released by Lilith >_>. The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-62501 since 10/21/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Access to the local network is required for this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/16/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Key exchange without entity authentication
CWE: CWE-322 / CWE-320
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

10/21/2025 CVE reserved
02/03/2026 +105 days Advisory disclosed
02/03/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/16/2026 +41 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tp-link.com

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Researcher: Lilith >_>
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-62501 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-62501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344076

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2026 21:07
Updated: 03/16/2026 19:58
Changes: 02/03/2026 21:07 (65), 02/12/2026 05:00 (11), 03/16/2026 19:58 (1)
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