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CVE-2025-8979

6.6 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC15 15.13.07.13.

Published Aug 14, 2025CWE-345EPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2025-8979 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Auth.mdGitHubgithub.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Tenda/AC15_Inte.mdRefvuldb.com/?ctiid.319975Refvuldb.com/?id.319975Refvuldb.com/?submit.628602Refvuldb.com/?submit.628603Refwww.tenda.com.cn/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8979?

CVE-2025-8979 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 14, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-8979?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-8979?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-8979?

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