MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2025-03-30

CVE-2025-2959

trendnet tew-410apb_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2025-2959)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-2959 impacting trendnet tew-410apb_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was found in TRENDnet TEW-410APB 1.3.06b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function sub_4019A0 of the file /usr/sbin/httpd of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product trendnet / tew-410apb_firmware
Affected Versions 1.3.06b
Weakness Enumeration CWE-404

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-2959 impacting trendnet tew-410apb_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-2959.yaml
id: cve-2025-2959

info:
  name: trendnet tew-410apb_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-2959 affecting trendnet tew-410apb_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was found in TRENDnet TEW-410APB 1.3.06b. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function sub_4019A0 of the f...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-2959
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2025-2959
    cwe-id: CWE-404
  tags: cve,cve-2025-2959,trendnet,tew-410apb_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "tew-410apb_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-2959.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-2959
# Target: trendnet tew-410apb_firmware | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-2959 (trendnet tew-410apb_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against trendnet tew-410apb_firmware scope (1.3.06b).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-2959.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-2959
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install tew-410apb_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade tew-410apb_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update tew-410apb_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i tew-410apb_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i tew-410apb_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-2959 in trendnet tew-410apb_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trendnet tew-410apb_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-2959?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-2959?

CVE-2025-2959 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-2959
Weakness CWE-404
Vendor trendnet
Product tew-410apb_firmware
Published 2025-03-30
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H