CVE-2023-49999

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

published December 7, 2023

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

āš ļø A command injection vulnerability lies within the Tenda W30E’s USB partition management. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can potentially execute any command they desire! šŸ”„ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts orders directly from customers without verifying them. If someone slips in a rogue request, the kitchen could be whipping up anything from a gourmet dish to an unsanitary surprise! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on the router, opening the door to unauthorized access or complete control of the device. The ramifications could range from snooping on network traffic to altering device configurations — absolutely devastating if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts orders directly from customers without verifying them. If someone slips in a rogue request, the kitchen could be whipping up anything from a gourmet dish to an unsanitary surprise! The vulnerability in the Tenda W30E occurs through the function setUmountUSBPartition, which does not properly sanitize input, allowing for command injection. This means an attacker can run commands on the device's operating system as if they were an administrator.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on the router, opening the door to unauthorized access or complete control of the device. The ramifications could range from snooping on network traffic to altering device configurations — absolutely devastating if left unaddressed! To secure your device, consider patching it to the latest firmware version available from Tenda. Additionally, reviewing your network security settings and implementing strong access controls can help mitigate risks related to this vulnerability. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your network and achieving that security hero status! šŸ›”ļø

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02228 Ā· 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 setUmountUSBPartition
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