CVE-2025-9577: TOTOLINK X2000R · Use of Default Credentials
Affects TOTOLINK X2000RSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.0 Low.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TOTOLINK X2000R | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate mitigation should focus on changing default credentials on all TOTOLINK X2000R devices to strong, unique passwords to eliminate the risk of default credential exploitation. 2. Restrict local network access to the administrative interface by implementing network segmentation and access control lists (ACLs) to limit which devices or users can reach the router's management interface. 3. Disable remote management features if not required, reducing the attack surface. 4. Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual administrative access attempts or configuration changes. 5. Apply strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized local access to the devices. 6. Stay informed on vendor advisories and apply firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available. 7. Consider replacing affected devices with models that have a stronger security posture if patching is delayed or unavailable. 8. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focusing on network device configurations and access controls to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities proactively.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in TOTOLINK X2000R up to 2.0.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /etc/shadow.sample of the component Administrative Interface. The manipulation results in use of default credentials. Attacking locally is a requirement. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is described as difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.