CVE-2025-8980 Tenda G1 Firmware Update check_upload_file data authenticity
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in the firmware update handler allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2025-8980?
CVE-2025-8980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda G1, published on 14 Aug 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda G1 16.01.7.8(3660). Affected by this issue is the function check_upload_file of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack may be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-345
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-8980?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenda G1 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8980?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-8980 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-8980 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-8980 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenda G1
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mq67-q3fx-f62h.