CVE-2018-14559

Name: CVE-2018-14559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-25T20:29:00.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-14559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Tenda AC7 devices with firmware through V15.03.06.44_CN(AC7), AC9 devices with firmware through V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN(AC9), and AC10 devices with firmware through V15.03.06.23_CN(AC10). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the router's web server (httpd). EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC7 devices with firmware through V15.03.06.44_CN(AC7), AC9 devices with firmware through V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN(AC9), and AC10 devices with firmware through V15.03.06.23_CN(AC10). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the router's web server (httpd). When processing the list parameters for a post request, the value is directly written with sprintf to a local variable placed on the stack, which overrides the return address of the function, causing a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	Ac7 Firmware	<= 15.03.06.44_cn
Tenda	Ac9 Firmware	<= 15.03.05.19\(6318\)_cn
Tenda	Ac10 Firmware	<= 15.03.06.23_cn

References

https://github.com/zsjevilhex/iot/blob/master/route/tenda/tenda-02/Tenda.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/zsjevilhex/iot/blob/master/route/tenda/tenda-02/Tenda.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-14559?

How severe is CVE-2018-14559?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-14559?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST