CVE-2023-51812 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 4 Jan 2024 Updated 3 Jun 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Tenda AX3 routers via the list parameter in the SetNetControlList endpoint.

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-2023-51812?

CVE-2023-51812 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Tenda Ax3 Firmware, published on 4 Jan 2024. 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 remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the list parameter at /goform/SetNetControlList.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51812?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51812?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51812 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-2023-51812 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51812 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4j3v-h4q8-j269.