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CVE-2025-44649: Information Exposure and Offline Dictionary Attacks Vulnerability in TRENDnet TEW-WLC100P

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

Affected Products

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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.

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Disclaimer:

The information and code presented in this article are provided for educational and defensive cybersecurity purposes only. Any conceptual or pseudocode examples are simplified representations intended to raise awareness and promote secure development and system configuration practices.

Do not use this information to attempt unauthorized access or exploit vulnerabilities on systems that you do not own or have explicit permission to test.

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