CVE-2019-16213
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CVE-2019-16213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tenda PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender 1.0.1.21 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted string, an attacker could modify the device name of an attached PLC adapter to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Tenda PA6 Wi-Fi Powerline extender 1.0.1.21 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. By sending a specially crafted string, an attacker could modify the device name of an attached PLC adapter to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the system with root privileges.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tendacn | Pa6 Firmware | 1.0.1.21 |
References
- https://securityintelligence.com/posts/vulnerable-powerline-extenders-underline-lax-iot-security/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://securityintelligence.com/posts/vulnerable-powerline-extenders-underline-lax-iot-security/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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