CVE-2025-44643
CVE-2025-44643 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23505
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-44643?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-44643?
- CVE-2025-44643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-44643 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-44643?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-44643 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-44643 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23505.
- When was CVE-2025-44643 published?
- CVE-2025-44643 was published on 2025-08-04 and last updated on 2026-07-05.
References
EU advisories (EUVD)
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