CVE-2025-25428

Name: CVE-2025-25428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-28T19:15:36.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-25428 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendnet	Tew-929dru Firmware	1.0.0.10

References

https://instinctive-acapella-fc7.notion.site/Trendnet-TEW-929DRU-Hardcoded-password-17815d9d4d2680d5a2becf32425d93fdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-25428?

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.

How severe is CVE-2025-25428?

CVE-2025-25428 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-25428?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-25428?

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Source: NVD / NIST