{"id":64049,"date":"2025-08-14T12:16:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:16:05","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:14:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T06:14:32","slug":"cve-2025-8731-default-credentials-vulnerability-in-trendnet-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-8731-default-credentials-vulnerability-in-trendnet-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-8731: Default Credentials Vulnerability in TRENDnet Devices<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

A significant vulnerability has been identified in various TRENDnet devices, namely the TI-G160i, TI-PG102i, and TPL-430AP models. This vulnerability, tracked under the CVE-2025-8731 identifier, pertains to the SSH Service component of these devices. Although the vendor states that the remote management<\/a> options are disabled by default and the root account password is encrypted, a security flaw allows attackers to exploit default credentials. The gravity of this vulnerability is emphasized by its high CVSS Severity<\/a> Score of 9.8, indicating a critical risk.
\nThe impact of successful exploitation could lead to system compromise or data<\/a> leakage, posing a significant threat to information security. Given that this exploit has been publicly disclosed, the urgency of addressing this vulnerability<\/a> is heightened.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-8731
\nSeverity: Critical (9.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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