CVE-2024-46628

Tenda G3 Router firmware v15.03.05.05 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the usbPartitionName parameter in the…

High · published September 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
8.0
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An unsuspecting USB parameter is the gateway to remote code execution on the Tenda G3 Router! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone walk in and order without checking their ID — that’s how easily an attacker could serve themselves up some malicious code. 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to take complete control of the router, potentially snooping on all your network traffic, altering settings, or even deploying malicious applications. In a world where your home network is the new frontier, this could lead to a catastrophic breach of privacy and security.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone walk in and order without checking their ID — that’s how easily an attacker could serve themselves up some malicious code. 🍽️ The vulnerability lies in the usbPartitionName parameter within the formSetUSBPartitionUmount function. An attacker can manipulate this parameter to execute arbitrary code on the device, gaining performance without any authentication required.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability would allow an attacker to take complete control of the router, potentially snooping on all your network traffic, altering settings, or even deploying malicious applications. In a world where your home network is the new frontier, this could lead to a catastrophic breach of privacy and security. To safeguard your network, update the Tenda G3 Router firmware to the latest version immediately. Regularly check for firmware updates and consider disabling USB ports if they're not in use to minimize the attack surface. 🛡️ You've got this! Secure your router, and you’ll be a cybersecurity hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.0 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11672 · 96.1th percentile
Published
2024-09-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 00:00Z
    Tenda G3 Router firmware v15.03.05.05 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the usbPartitionName parameter in the…
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