CVE-2021-44971

Multiple Tenda devices are affected by authentication bypass, such as AC15V1.0 Firmware V15.03.05.20_multi?AC5V1.0 Firmware V15.03.06.48_multi and so on

published January 28, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An authentication bypass lurking in Tenda devices could let attackers waltz right in! Affected models include AC15V1.0 and AC5V1.0 firmware. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can bypass the reception desk and walk straight into the kitchen โ€” they could steal sensitive recipes or even tamper with dishes without anyone noticing! If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information and even combine this with command injection for remote code execution. This means they could potentially take full control of affected devices, causing chaos and data breaches.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can bypass the reception desk and walk straight into the kitchen โ€” they could steal sensitive recipes or even tamper with dishes without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms on multiple Tenda devices, exposing them to unauthorized access. They could then leverage command injection vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary commands remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could access sensitive information and even combine this with command injection for remote code execution. This means they could potentially take full control of affected devices, causing chaos and data breaches. To protect yourself, patch your devices to the latest firmware versions provided by Tenda immediately. Review your device settings to ensure no unnecessary services are exposed to the internet. Regularly check for firmware updates and apply them! You can tackle this vulnerability! Get those updates rolling, and you'll keep your network safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02100 ยท 81.6th percentile
Published
2022-01-28T18:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 18:17Z
    Multiple Tenda devices are affected by authentication bypass, such as AC15V1.0 Firmware V15.03.05.20_multi?AC5V1.0 Firmware V15.03.06.48_multi and so on
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