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CVE-2025-62501

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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.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.0 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
f23511db-6c3e-4e32-a477-6aa17d310630
Published
2026-02-03 19:16:14.027000
Last modified
2026-10-21 19:16:48.307000
View original CVE JSON 
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