CVE-2023-50989

Tenda i29 v1.0 V1.0.0.5 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the pingSet function

published December 20, 2023

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection is hiding in the Tenda i29's pingSet function! This sneaky oversight could let attackers execute commands without breaking a sweat. ๐Ÿฆธ Think of it like a mailman who delivers all packages without checking if the address is correct โ€” if someone sends a malicious package, it gets delivered right to your doorstep! ๐Ÿ“ฆ An attacker could potentially run their own commands on the device, leading to unauthorized control or manipulation of your network settings. While this isn't currently being actively exploited, it opens the door to mischief if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a mailman who delivers all packages without checking if the address is correct โ€” if someone sends a malicious package, it gets delivered right to your doorstep! ๐Ÿ“ฆ The command injection vulnerability in Tenda i29 v1.0 allows unauthorized commands to be executed through the pingSet function, bypassing normal security checks. This could lead to various malicious activities on the device.

What to do

An attacker could potentially run their own commands on the device, leading to unauthorized control or manipulation of your network settings. While this isn't currently being actively exploited, it opens the door to mischief if left unaddressed! To protect your network, update the Tenda i29 to the latest firmware version when it becomes available. Additionally, regularly audit your device settings and configurations for any suspicious changes. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ This is fixable! Stay vigilant and you'll keep your network safe from sneaky exploits like these! ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02024 ยท 80.8th percentile
Published
2023-12-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda i29 v1.0 V1.0.0.5 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the pingSet function
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