CVE-2025-8979 Tenda AC15 Firmware Update check_fw data authenticity
Attackers can bypass firmware signature checks to install malicious firmware on Tenda AC15 routers, potentially gaining full control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-8979?
CVE-2025-8979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda Ac15 Firmware, published on 14 Aug 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenda Ac15 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-8979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8979 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenda Ac15 Firmware
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g24v-3qp6-qwr4.