CVE-2023-51094

Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12(4856) was discovered to contain a Command Execution vulnerability via the function TendaTelnet

published December 26, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command execution vulnerability hides in Tenda M3 firmware, allowing potential mischief through the TendaTelnet function! 💥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can cook anything just by someone whispering an order without verification. If the chef trusts every request, a prankster could end up serving up trouble instead of dinner! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially gaining control over it. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of network settings, creating a security nightmare. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can cook anything just by someone whispering an order without verification. If the chef trusts every request, a prankster could end up serving up trouble instead of dinner! This Command Execution vulnerability in Tenda M3 (V1.0.0.12) allows attackers to send crafted commands through the TendaTelnet function, bypassing normal restrictions and executing unauthorized operations.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially gaining control over it. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of network settings, creating a security nightmare. Yikes! To mitigate this risk, check for any available firmware updates for the Tenda M3 router, and apply them promptly. Additionally, consider restricting telnet access to trusted IP addresses only to minimize exposure. And remember to regularly review your network security settings! You've got this! Following these steps will help you keep your network safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01050 · 64.0th percentile
Published
2023-12-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 DEC 00:00Z
    Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12(4856) was discovered to contain a Command Execution vulnerability via the function TendaTelnet
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