CVE-2022-40100

Tenda i9 v1.0.0.8(3828) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the FormexeCommand function

Critical · published September 23, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single function call can lead to devastating command injection! The Tenda i9's FormexeCommand is a door left wide open for attackers to waltz right in. 🔥 Think of it like an overly trusting restaurant kitchen that executes any order without checking the ingredients — if a rogue chef sends in a dangerous recipe, the entire menu could be compromised! An attacker exploiting this flaw could run any command on the device, potentially taking complete control over your network! This means they could steal sensitive information, alter settings, or even turn the device into a launching pad for further attacks. The stakes are incredibly high!

Put simply

Think of it like an overly trusting restaurant kitchen that executes any order without checking the ingredients — if a rogue chef sends in a dangerous recipe, the entire menu could be compromised! This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the FormexeCommand function in Tenda i9 v1.0.0.8(3828), exploiting insufficient input validation.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could run any command on the device, potentially taking complete control over your network! This means they could steal sensitive information, alter settings, or even turn the device into a launching pad for further attacks. The stakes are incredibly high! Immediately patch Tenda i9 to version 1.0.0.9 or later to close this critical vulnerability. Review your network security settings and consider implementing additional layers of protection, such as firewalls or intrusion detection systems. Don't wait—secure it now! You've got this! With a quick update and some diligence, your network will be fortified in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01591 · 75.5th percentile
Published
2022-09-23T18:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 SEP 18:54Z
    Tenda i9 v1.0.0.8(3828) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the FormexeCommand function
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