CVE-2017-16936

Name: CVE-2017-16936
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-24T07:29:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Traversal vulnerability in app_data_center on Shenzhen Tenda Ac9 US_AC9V1.0BR_V15.03.05.14_multi_TD01, Ac9 ac9_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.18_multi_TD01, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.19_multi_TD01, Ac18 US_AC18V1.0BR_V15.03.05.05_multi_TD01, and Ac18 ac18_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a cgi-bin/luci/request?op=1&path= URI that uses directory traversal sequences after a /usb/ substring.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability in app_data_center on Shenzhen Tenda Ac9 US_AC9V1.0BR_V15.03.05.14_multi_TD01, Ac9 ac9_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.18_multi_TD01, Ac15 US_AC15V1.0BR_V15.03.05.19_multi_TD01, Ac18 US_AC18V1.0BR_V15.03.05.05_multi_TD01, and Ac18 ac18_kf_V15.03.05.19(6318_)_cn devices allows remote unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via a cgi-bin/luci/request?op=1&path= URI that uses directory traversal sequences after a /usb/ substring.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	Ac9 Firmware	us_ac9v1.0br_v15.03.05.14_multi_td01
Tenda	Ac9 Firmware	ac9_kf_v15.03.05.19\(6318_\)_cn
Tenda	Ac15 Firmware	us_ac15v1.0br_v15.03.05.18_multi_td01
Tenda	Ac15 Firmware	us_ac15v1.0br_v15.03.05.19_multi_td01
Tenda	Ac18 Firmware	us_ac18v1.0br_v15.03.05.05_multi_td01
Tenda	Ac18 Firmware	ac18_kf_v15.03.05.19\(6318_\)_cn

References

https://github.com/Iolop/Poc/tree/master/Router/TendaIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Iolop/Poc/tree/master/Router/TendaIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16936?

How severe is CVE-2017-16936?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16936 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16936?

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Source: NVD / NIST