{"id":36794,"date":"2025-05-09T19:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:57:32","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:01:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:01:39","slug":"cve-2025-45042-command-injection-vulnerability-in-tenda-ac9-v15-03-05-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-45042-command-injection-vulnerability-in-tenda-ac9-v15-03-05-14\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-45042: Command Injection Vulnerability in Tenda AC9 v15.03.05.14<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the increasingly complex world of cybersecurity, the discovery of new vulnerabilities can have profound implications for both businesses and individuals. One such example is CVE-2025-45042, a command injection vulnerability found in Tenda AC9 v15.03.05.14. This vulnerability is significant due<\/a> to its potential for system compromise or data leakage, which can lead to significant disruption and loss for the affected parties. It\u2019s critical for those using Tenda AC9<\/a> v15.03.05.14 to understand this vulnerability, its potential impacts, and the ways it can be mitigated.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-45042
\nSeverity: Critical (9.8)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Tenda AC9<\/a> | v15.03.05.14<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vulnerability in Tenda AC9 v15.03.05.14 is a command injection<\/a> flaw that occurs within the Telnet function. In essence, an attacker can inject malicious commands<\/a> that the system then executes. This is possible due to inadequate sanitization of user-supplied inputs in the Telnet function, allowing command injection<\/a> to occur. As a result, an attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access<\/a>, compromise the system, or cause data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>:<\/p>\n

telnet target_IP\nTrying target_IP...\nConnected to target_IP.\nEscape character is '^]'.\nTenda login: `;malicious_command`\nPassword:<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker uses Telnet to connect to the target IP address. They then inject a malicious command (`malicious_command`) into the login prompt, exploiting the command injection vulnerability<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Countermeasures and Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The primary mitigation for CVE-2025-45042 is to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. This patch will address the vulnerability<\/a> directly, preventing its exploitation. In the meantime, or in situations where patching is not immediately possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These tools can help detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.
\nRemember, the best defense against cybersecurity threats<\/a> is a combination of timely patching, robust security tools, and continued vigilance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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