CVE-2020-10988
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.83%
Last modified
CVE-2020-10988 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A hard-coded telnet credential in the tenda_login binary of Tenda AC15 AC1900 version 15.03.05.19 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to start a telnetd service on the device.. EPSS estimates a 2.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A hard-coded telnet credential in the tenda_login binary of Tenda AC15 AC1900 version 15.03.05.19 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to start a telnetd service on the device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda | Ac15 Firmware | 15.03.05.19 |
References
- https://blog.securityevaluators.com/tenda-ac1900-vulnerabilities-discovered-and-exploited-e8e26aa0bc68Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/research/Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.securityevaluators.com/tenda-ac1900-vulnerabilities-discovered-and-exploited-e8e26aa0bc68Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ise.io/research/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-10988?
A hard-coded telnet credential in the tenda_login binary of Tenda AC15 AC1900 version 15.03.05.19 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to start a telnetd service on the device.
How severe is CVE-2020-10988?
CVE-2020-10988 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10988?
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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