CVE-2025-25428 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.0 Published 28 Feb 2025 Updated 4 Mar 2025

Attackers can log in as root using hardcoded credentials in the TRENDnet router firmware, gaining full control of the device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-25428?

CVE-2025-25428 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TRENDnet TEW-929DRU 1.0.0.10 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Weakness: CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-25428?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendnet Tew-929dru Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25428?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-25428 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-25428 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-25428 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whh4-rfqm-vcwg.