CVE-2025-52363: Medium severity Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2025
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Updated

Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 contains a hardcoded root password hash in the /etc/passwd file and /etc/passwd-. An attacker with access to the firmware image can extract and attempt to crack the root password hash, potentially obtaining administrative access

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware
All of the following
Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware=22.5.4.93
Tenda CP3 Pro

Event History

Jul 14, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52363?

CVE-2025-52363 has a critical severity level due to the presence of a hardcoded root password hash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-52363?

To fix CVE-2025-52363, update the Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware to a version that removes the hardcoded root password hash.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2025-52363?

The risks of CVE-2025-52363 include unauthorized administrative access if the root password hash is cracked.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-52363?

Users of Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 are affected by CVE-2025-52363.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2025-52363?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2025-52363 by extracting the firmware image and attempting to crack the hardcoded root password hash.

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