Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13 Firmware Update check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw data authenticity

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. This manipulation causes data authenticity. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-8979. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_fw_type/split_fireware/check_fw of the component Firmware Update Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data authenticity vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-345. The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-8979. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data authenticity
CWE: CWE-345
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

08/13/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/19/2025 +6 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: tenda.com.cn

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-8979 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-8979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319975
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2025 18:49
Updated: 08/19/2025 02:19
Changes: 08/13/2025 18:49 (56), 08/15/2025 08:11 (31), 08/19/2025 02:19 (1)
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Submitter: IOT_Res
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #628602: Tenda AC15 V15.13.07.13 CWE-287 Improper Authentication (by IOT_Res)

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