Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-40843

First published: Tue Nov 15 2022(Updated: )

The Tenda AC1200 V-W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) router is vulnerable to improper authorization / improper session management that allows the router login page to be bypassed. This leads to authenticated attackers having the ability to read the routers syslog.log file which contains the MD5 password of the Administrator's user account.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tenda W15e Firmware=15.11.0.10\(1576\)
Tenda AC1200 V-W15Ev2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-40843?

    The severity of CVE-2022-40843 is considered high due to improper authorization allowing sensitive data exposure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-40843?

    To fix CVE-2022-40843, update the Tenda W15e firmware to the latest available version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2022-40843?

    CVE-2022-40843 affects Tenda AC1200 V-W15Ev2 routers running firmware version 15.11.0.10(1576).

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2022-40843?

    The consequences of CVE-2022-40843 include potential unauthorized access to the router's log file, which may contain sensitive information such as passwords.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2022-40843?

    Authenticated attackers with access to the router could exploit CVE-2022-40843 to bypass the login page and access sensitive data.

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