CVE-2023-49403

Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function setFixTools

published December 7, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Tenda W30E has an unexpected vulnerability that could let an attacker send commands directly to your device! Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes orders without checking with the chef — they could easily misinterpret a request and serve something dangerous. That’s how the command injection vulnerability in Tenda's function setFixTools operates, allowing harmful commands to slip through without any verification! If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the Tenda device, leading to unauthorized access or control. This could result in the router being manipulated to redirect traffic, embed malicious code, or even compromise other connected devices. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to infiltrate your network!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter takes orders without checking with the chef — they could easily misinterpret a request and serve something dangerous. That’s how the command injection vulnerability in Tenda's function setFixTools operates, allowing harmful commands to slip through without any verification! The vulnerability arises from the setFixTools function, which inadequately sanitizes input, making it susceptible to command injection attacks. This flaw allows attackers to execute any commands they wish, which could have serious implications for network security.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary commands on the Tenda device, leading to unauthorized access or control. This could result in the router being manipulated to redirect traffic, embed malicious code, or even compromise other connected devices. It's a surprisingly sneaky way to infiltrate your network! While this CVE has not been identified as actively exploited, it’s wise to remain vigilant. Ensure that your Tenda W30E router firmware is updated to the latest version to mitigate risks. Regularly check for patches and consider implementing network monitoring to detect suspicious activity. You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your network safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02228 · 82.6th percentile
Published
2023-12-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function setFixTools
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