CVE-2017-9138 Command injection in n/a
Attackers with local network access can execute arbitrary shell commands and modify credentials via a debug interface on Tenda routers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-9138?
CVE-2017-9138 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is a debug-interface vulnerability on some Tenda routers (FH1202/F1202/F1200: versions before 1.2.0.20). After connecting locally to a router in a wired or wireless manner, one can bypass intended access restrictions by sending shell commands directly and reading their results, or by entering shell commands that change this router's username and password.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9138?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Tendacn F1200 Firmware, Tendacn F1202 Firmware, Tendacn Fh1202 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9138?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2017-9138 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9138 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9r56-m5wr-p8gc.