CVE-2025-8979

low-risk
Published 2025-08-14

A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation leads to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Do I need to act?

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0.16% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.6/10 Medium
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Tenda

References (7)

Exploit https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Auth.md
Exploit https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Inte.md
Permissions Required https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319975
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?id.319975
Third Party Advisory https://vuldb.com/?submit.628602
Not Applicable https://vuldb.com/?submit.628603
Product https://www.tenda.com.cn/
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low-risk
Severity 20/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal