Tenda AC20 Security Flaw: Command Injection Comedy of Errors!

The Tenda AC20 command injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-9090, lets intruders turn your router into their personal DJ booth, spinning unauthorized commands like it’s a turntable. This flaw, found in the Telnet Service component, gives hackers unrestricted access to your network—just what every cyber criminal dreams of!

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Hot Take:

Looks like Tenda’s routers are having a bit of a midlife crisis. Their latest identity crisis involves a command injection vulnerability that lets hackers manipulate the telnet service. It’s like if your router suddenly thought it was a 90s hacker movie star, complete with mysterious command lines and ominous beeping.

Key Points:

  • The vulnerability is found in the Tenda AC20 version 16.03.08.12.
  • Affects the function websFormDefine in the /goform/telnet endpoint.
  • Allows command injection, leading to unauthorized telnet access.
  • Exploitation involves sending crafted POST requests to the vulnerable endpoint.
  • Let’s hackers play virtual connect-the-dots with your router’s command execution capabilities.

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