Overview
This report discusses the vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-44649 that affects the TRENDnet TEW-WLC100P 2.03b03. The vulnerability stems from a configuration error in the racoon file which can expose identity information in plaintext and is susceptible to offline dictionary attacks. As a cybersecurity concern, this vulnerability is significant due to its potential to lead to system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-44649
Severity: High – CVSS 7.5
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
TRENDnet TEW-WLC100P | 2.03b03
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability exists in the configuration file of racoon in the TRENDnet TEW-WLC100P 2.03b03, where the first item of exchange_mode is set to aggressive. This setting in IKE Phase 1 exposes identity information in plaintext, making it vulnerable to offline dictionary attacks. Furthermore, it lacks flexibility in negotiating security parameters, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode illustrates how an attacker may exploit the vulnerability:
import requests
def exploit(target):
payload = {
"identity": "admin",
"password": "common_password"
}
response = requests.post(f"http://{target}/IKE_Phase1", json=payload)
if "plaintext" in response.text:
print("System compromised.")
else:
print("Attempt failed.")In this pseudocode, an attacker attempts to authenticate using common passwords. If the system is vulnerable, the identity information would be exposed in plaintext, confirming a successful exploit.
