CVE-2023-50001

Tenda W30E V16.01.0.12(4843) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formUpgradeMeshOnline

published December 7, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky stack overflow lurks in the Tenda W30E router! This vulnerability can be triggered through the formUpgradeMeshOnline function, and while we don't know its severity yet, it’s definitely worth your attention. 😄 Think of it like a crowded elevator that holds too many people. If everyone keeps piling in without checking the limit, it’s just a matter of time before something gives way! If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the router or conduct unauthorized actions, disrupting your network traffic and leaving your devices vulnerable to further attacks. While the severity remains unknown, allowing this issue to persist is like leaving the back door open in a busy office!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator that holds too many people. If everyone keeps piling in without checking the limit, it’s just a matter of time before something gives way! This vulnerability arises from a stack overflow in the function formUpgradeMeshOnline, allowing attackers to manipulate the stack memory, which could lead to a crash or arbitrary code execution if not handled properly.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially crash the router or conduct unauthorized actions, disrupting your network traffic and leaving your devices vulnerable to further attacks. While the severity remains unknown, allowing this issue to persist is like leaving the back door open in a busy office! Update your Tenda W30E router to the latest firmware version as soon as it’s available. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling remote management features to reduce exposure. Stay vigilant! You've got this! By following these steps, you're one step closer to sealing any potential vulnerabilities. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00924 · 60.1th 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 stack overflow via the function formUpgradeMeshOnline
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