CVE-2022-24167

Tenda routers G1 and G3 v15.11.0.17(9502)_CN were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function formSetDMZ

published February 4, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection vulnerability has snuck into Tenda routers G1 and G3! With the right parameter, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands — no cape required! 🦸‍♂️ Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying what's on the receipt; a rogue chef could whip up anything from the kitchen! This flaw in the formSetDMZ function lets attackers call whatever they fancy through the dmzHost1 parameter. If exploited, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to run any command on the router, potentially giving them control over the network! It's like leaving the keys in the ignition of your car, inviting anyone to take it for a joyride.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that takes orders without verifying what's on the receipt; a rogue chef could whip up anything from the kitchen! This flaw in the formSetDMZ function lets attackers call whatever they fancy through the dmzHost1 parameter. Specifically, the command injection occurs in Tenda routers G1 and G3 versions v15.11.0.17(9502)_CN, allowing unauthorized execution of commands through the dmzHost1 parameter in the formSetDMZ function.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to run any command on the router, potentially giving them control over the network! It's like leaving the keys in the ignition of your car, inviting anyone to take it for a joyride. To secure your Tenda router, check for any firmware updates, and make sure you're running the latest stable version. If you're not able to update, consider reconfiguring your router settings to disable DMZ features temporarily. Stay vigilant! You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your network and become a security superstar! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02956 · 87.1th percentile
Published
2022-02-04T01:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 01:33Z
    Tenda routers G1 and G3 v15.11.0.17(9502)_CN were discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function formSetDMZ
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