CVE-2018-5770: Critical severity Tendacn Ac15 Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 20, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC15 devices. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can make a request to /goform/telnet, creating a telnetd service on the device. This service is password protected; however, several default accounts exist on the device that are root accounts, which can be used to log in.

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·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue on Tenda AC15 devices?

The vulnerability ID for this issue on Tenda AC15 devices is CVE-2018-5770.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-5770?

The severity rating of CVE-2018-5770 is critical with a rating of 9.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-5770?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-5770 by making a request to /goform/telnet, creating a telnetd service on the device.

4

Are Tenda AC15 devices affected by CVE-2018-5770?

Yes, Tenda AC15 devices are affected by CVE-2018-5770.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-5770?

Currently, there is no fix available for CVE-2018-5770. It is recommended to disable telnet and use more secure alternatives.

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