CVE-2023-51972

Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function fromAdvSetLanIp

Critical · published January 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A command injection flaw in Tenda's AX1803 router can let attackers run arbitrary commands — it’s like giving someone the keys to your front door and telling them to help themselves! Think of this vulnerability as a pizza restaurant that accepts orders without checking ingredients. If someone slips in a secret request for extra toppings that aren't on the menu, the kitchen could deliver something really unexpected — and risky! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the router, potentially compromising your entire network. This means they could change settings, redirect traffic, or even access sensitive information, leading to a devastating breach of privacy and security!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a pizza restaurant that accepts orders without checking ingredients. If someone slips in a secret request for extra toppings that aren't on the menu, the kitchen could deliver something really unexpected — and risky! The vulnerability lies in the fromAdvSetLanIp function, allowing attacker-controlled input to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This can be done without proper validation, creating a pathway for malicious activity.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any command on the router, potentially compromising your entire network. This means they could change settings, redirect traffic, or even access sensitive information, leading to a devastating breach of privacy and security! Immediately upgrade your Tenda AX1803 to version 1.0.0.2 or later. Review all router configurations and ensure any unnecessary remote access features are disabled. Implement strong network security practices to further protect your environment. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to keeping your network secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01894 · 79.4th percentile
Published
2024-01-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 00:00Z
    Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function fromAdvSetLanIp
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