CVE-2020-10987: Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-10987 is a high (CVSS 10.0) OS Command Injection vulnerability in Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 03-11-2021. EPSS estimates a 79.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 13-07-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-11-2021
   Added to CISA KEVExploitedTenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
3. 03-05-2022
   CISA remediation dueDeadline passedApply updates per vendor instructions.
4. 21-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The goform/setUsbUnload endpoint of Tenda AC15 AC1900 version 15.03.05.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands via the deviceName POST parameter.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.