CVE-2022-34596

Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1_2890 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function WanParameterSetting

published July 6, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in the Tenda AX1803 router! Just a simple misstep in the WanParameterSetting function could allow an attacker to execute commands on your device. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a faulty intercom system in a hotel that lets anyone order room service without verifying their identity โ€” a sneaky way for anyone to barge into your privacy! If exploited, an attacker could potentially run arbitrary commands on the router, compromising its integrity and opening the door to additional breaches. This could lead to unauthorized access to the network and its connected devices, making it a risk worth addressing. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty intercom system in a hotel that lets anyone order room service without verifying their identity โ€” a sneaky way for anyone to barge into your privacy! The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation in the WanParameterSetting function, allowing attackers to inject malicious commands that the system then executes as if they were legitimate. This scenario is a textbook case of command injection. โšก

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially run arbitrary commands on the router, compromising its integrity and opening the door to additional breaches. This could lead to unauthorized access to the network and its connected devices, making it a risk worth addressing. ๐Ÿ”ฅ To protect yourself, update the Tenda AX1803 to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, consider changing the router's default settings and regularly auditing device configurations to ensure security. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant, apply the updates, and keep your network safe! ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02414 ยท 84.0th percentile
Published
2022-07-06T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JUL 17:00Z
    Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1_2890 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function WanParameterSetting
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