CVE-2025-25523: Buffer overflow vulnerability in Trendnet TEG-40128 Web Smart Switch v1(1.00.023) due to the lack of length ve

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9MITIGATE

CVE-2025-25523 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting teg-40128 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Trendnet TEG-40128 Web Smart Switch v1(1.00.023) due to the lack of length verification, which is related to the mobile access point setup operation. The attacker can directly control the remote target device by successfully exploiting this vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2025-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trendnet

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-11 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trendnet teg-40128 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.00.023

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.00.023

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-25523?

teg-40128 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25523 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25523 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-25523 affect?

CVE-2025-25523 affects teg-40128 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Buffer overflow vulnerability in Trendnet TEG-40128 Web Smart Switch v1(1.00.023) due to the lack of length verification, which is related to the mobile access point setup operation. The attacker can directly control the remote target devic

How urgent is CVE-2025-25523?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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