CVE-2018-5768: Critical severity Tendacn Ac15 Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

A remote, unauthenticated attacker can gain remote code execution on the the Tenda AC15 router with a specially crafted password parameter for the COOKIE header.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Tendacn Ac15 Firmware
Tendacn Ac15
All of the following
Tendacn Ac15 Firmware
Tendacn Ac15

Event History

Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-5768?

CVE-2018-5768 is a vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain remote code execution on the Tenda AC15 router.

2

How does CVE-2018-5768 impact the Tenda AC15 router?

CVE-2018-5768 allows an attacker to execute remote code on the Tenda AC15 router.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5768?

CVE-2018-5768 has a severity rating of critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2018-5768 vulnerability on my Tenda AC15 router?

To fix the CVE-2018-5768 vulnerability, make sure to update your Tenda AC15 router to the latest firmware version provided by Tenda.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5768?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-5768 on the Fidus Information Security website at the following link: [Fidus Information Security - Tenda AC15 Hard-Coded Accounts](https://www.fidusinfosec.com/tenda-ac15-hard-coded-accounts-cve-2018-5768/)

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