CVE-2023-49409 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Tenda AX3 routers via the telnet form endpoint, potentially compromising the device.

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-2023-49409?

CVE-2023-49409 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Tenda Ax3 Firmware, published on 7 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AX3 V16.03.12.11 was discovered to contain a Command Execution vulnerability via the function /goform/telnet.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49409?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49409 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-2023-49409 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49409 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jrch-3h64-p7fp.