CVE-2022-42233

Tenda 11N with firmware version V5.07.33_cn suffers from an Authentication Bypass vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
43%
Percentile
98.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass in Tenda 11N means attackers could stroll into your network without a password! 🔥 Think of it like a party with a bouncer who’s supposed to check IDs, but one day, the bouncer takes a coffee break and lets everyone in, no questions asked. That’s exactly what’s happening here—unauthorized users can just walk through the digital door! This could lead to a nightmare scenario where malicious actors gain access to your network, allowing them to snoop on traffic, manipulate devices, or even launch further attacks. If you’re using an affected version, your sensitive data could be at risk, putting you in an absolutely devastating position.

Put simply

Think of it like a party with a bouncer who’s supposed to check IDs, but one day, the bouncer takes a coffee break and lets everyone in, no questions asked. That’s exactly what’s happening here—unauthorized users can just walk through the digital door! This flaw in Tenda 11N firmware version V5.07.33_cn allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms, opening the door for potential exploitation without any credentials.

What to do

This could lead to a nightmare scenario where malicious actors gain access to your network, allowing them to snoop on traffic, manipulate devices, or even launch further attacks. If you’re using an affected version, your sensitive data could be at risk, putting you in an absolutely devastating position. To protect yourself, immediately upgrade your Tenda 11N firmware to the latest version released after V5.07.33_cn. Additionally, monitor for any unusual activity on your network and consider changing your default passwords to enhance security. You've got this! Patch up and you'll be back in the security hero game 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
0.43366 · 98.7th percentile
Published
2022-10-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 00:00Z
    Tenda 11N with firmware version V5.07.33_cn suffers from an Authentication Bypass vulnerability
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