CVE-2025-9309: Tenda AC10 MD5 Hash shadow hard-coded credentials

Published Aug 21, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC10 16.03.10.13. Affected is an unknown function of the file /etcro/shadow of the component MD5 Hash Handler. Performing manipulation results in hard-coded credentials. The attack needs to be approached locally. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Tenda AC10
All of the following
Tenda Ac10 Firmware=16.03.10.13
Tenda AC10=4.0

Event History

Aug 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 27, 57989
Event
via FIRST·08:48 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9309?

CVE-2025-9309 has a high severity due to the potential for unauthorized access through hard-coded credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9309?

To fix CVE-2025-9309, update the Tenda AC10 firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-9309 have on Tenda AC10 users?

CVE-2025-9309 allows local attackers to gain access to sensitive credentials, compromising the device's security.

4

Is CVE-2025-9309 exploitable remotely?

No, CVE-2025-9309 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What component is affected by CVE-2025-9309?

CVE-2025-9309 affects the MD5 Hash Handler component in the Tenda AC10 device.

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