CVE-2025-8731 TRENDnet TI-G160i/TI-PG102i/TPL-430AP SSH Service default credentials
Attackers can gain unauthorized remote access to TRENDnet network devices using default SSH credentials, potentially leading to full system compromise.
- 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-2025-8731?
CVE-2025-8731 is a critical vulnerability in TRENDnet TI-G160i, published on 8 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in TRENDnet TI-G160i, TI-PG102i and TPL-430AP up to 20250724. This affects an unknown part of the component SSH Service. The manipulation leads to use of default credentials. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The vendor explains: "For product TI-PG102i and TI-G160i, by default, the product's remote management options are all disabled. The root account is for troubleshooting purpose and the password is encrypted. However, we will remove the root account from the next firmware release. For product TPL-430AP, the initial setup process requires user to set the password for the management GUI. Once that was done, the default password will be invalid."
Weakness: CWE-1392
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8731?
How do I fix CVE-2025-8731?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-8731 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8731 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrwg-49x6-m5p2.