CVE-2023-49406

Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a Command Execution vulnerability via the function /goform/telnet

published December 7, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky command execution vulnerability lurks in the Tenda W30E router! The path to exploitation? Just a call to /goform/telnet. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally allows anyone to order off the secret chef's menu without verifying if they’re a guest or a food critic. The wrong person could request any dish they want! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the router, leading to full control over the device. This could allow them to intercept your internet traffic or even manipulate your network settings. The consequences could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally allows anyone to order off the secret chef's menu without verifying if they’re a guest or a food critic. The wrong person could request any dish they want! This command execution vulnerability in Tenda W30E arises from improper validation in the telnet service, enabling unauthorized commands to be executed remotely without any authentication needed.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the router, leading to full control over the device. This could allow them to intercept your internet traffic or even manipulate your network settings. The consequences could be absolutely devastating! To safeguard against this, update your Tenda W30E to the latest firmware version as soon as it’s available. Additionally, consider disabling Telnet access if it's not in use, as this limits exposure. Always keep an eye on your device's security settings! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your network secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01516 · 74.3th 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 Execution vulnerability via the function /goform/telnet
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