CVE-2022-40847: OS Command Injection

Published Nov 15, 2022
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Updated

In Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576), there exists a command injection vulnerability in the function formSetFixTools. This vulnerability allows attackers to run arbitrary commands on the server via the hostname parameter.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Tenda W15e Firmware=15.11.0.10\(1576\)
Tenda AC1200 V-W15Ev2
All of the following
Tenda W15e Firmware=15.11.0.10\(1576\)
Tenda W15E=2.0

Event History

Nov 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40847?

CVE-2022-40847 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-40847?

To mitigate CVE-2022-40847, update the Tenda AC1200 Router to the latest firmware version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2022-40847?

CVE-2022-40847 specifically affects the Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 running firmware version 15.11.0.10(1576).

4

What is the exploit method for CVE-2022-40847?

CVE-2022-40847 can be exploited through command injection via the hostname parameter in the function formSetFixTools.

5

What can attackers gain through CVE-2022-40847?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2022-40847 can execute arbitrary commands on the router, potentially compromising the device and the network it connects to.

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