CVE-2022-45498 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can arbitrarily reboot the Tenda W6-S router via the SysToolReboot endpoint, causing a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-45498?

CVE-2022-45498 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the component tpi_systool_handle(0) (/goform/SysToolReboot) of Tenda W6-S v1.0.0.4(510) allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily reboot the device.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W6-S Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-45498 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45498 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3rjw-7wv2-m7wv.

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