CVE-2025-44643 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Hardcoded weak password in routing daemon allows attackers to gain unauthorized control and intercept traffic on Draytek access points.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-44643?
CVE-2025-44643 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Certain Draytek products are affected by Insecure Configuration. This affects AP903 v1.4.18 and AP912C v1.4.9 and AP918R v1.4.9. The setting of the password property in the ripd.conf configuration file sets a hardcoded weak password, posing a security risk. An attacker with network access could exploit this to gain unauthorized control over the routing daemon, potentially altering network routes or intercepting traffic.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-44643?
How do I fix CVE-2025-44643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-44643 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-44643 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-44643 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc7r-mcv2-9fm9.