CVE-2025-8940
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CVE-2025-8940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 up to 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function strcpy of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 up to 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function strcpy of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. The manipulation of the argument Time leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda | Ac20 Firmware | >= 16.03.08.0, <= 16.03.08.12 |
References
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.md#pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319903Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.319903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.631836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenda.com.cn/Product
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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