CVE-2025-8979 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2025-8979

Tenda AC15 Firmware Update check_fw data authenticity

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • IOT_Res (VulDB User)

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

AC15
Vulnerable Versions:
15.13.07.13

Timeline

Official Publish: August 14th, 2025
Last Modified: August 14th, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:R

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-345

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1557 Adversary-in-the-Middle
Credential Access
T1071 Application Layer Protocol
Command and Control
T1552 Unsecured Credentials
Credential Access
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1041 Exfiltration Over C2 Channel
Exfiltration