CVE-2025-44643
Draytek AP Series Insecure Permissions Weak Password Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 4, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2025, 2:34 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-44643
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the firmware to the latest version.
- Change the default weak password in ripd.conf.
- Secure access to the routing daemon.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-44643.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://draytek.com | |
| https://www.notion.so/Misconfiguration-in-Draytek-AP903-23a54a1113e780aca7f2d21dbdab9db8 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-44643 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-44643
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-44643 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Certain Draytek products are affected by Insecure Permissions. This affects AP903 v1.4.18 and AP912C v1.4.9 and AP918R v1.4.9. The setting of the secret field in the FreeRadius-related clients.conf configuration file sets a hardcoded weak password, posing a security risk. 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. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Certain Draytek products are affected by Insecure Permissions. This affects AP903 v1.4.18 and AP912C v1.4.9 and AP918R v1.4.9. The setting of the secret field in the FreeRadius-related clients.conf configuration file sets a hardcoded weak password, posing a security risk. Added Reference http://draytek.com Added Reference https://www.notion.so/Misconfiguration-in-Draytek-AP903-23a54a1113e780aca7f2d21dbdab9db8 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-798 Added CWE CWE-276