CVE-2024-9793
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in Tenda AC1206 routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via command injection in the ate_iwpriv_set/ate_ifconfig_set functions. Attackers can gain control of affected devices without authentication. All users running Tenda AC1206 firmware up to version 15.03.06.23 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Tenda AC1206
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device takeover allowing installation of persistent malware, network traffic interception, lateral movement to other devices, and participation in botnets.
Likely Case
Router compromise leading to DNS hijacking, credential theft, network monitoring, and denial of service attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is behind firewall with strict inbound filtering and network segmentation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Public exploit code available in GitHub repositories. Simple HTTP POST requests can trigger the vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor has not responded to disclosure. Consider replacing affected devices with supported models.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Web Interface
allDisable the router's web administration interface if not needed
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected routers in separate VLAN with strict firewall rules
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Replace affected Tenda AC1206 routers with supported models from different vendors
- Implement strict network segmentation and firewall rules to limit router access to trusted management networks only
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version via router web interface at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. If version is 15.03.06.23 or earlier, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
curl -s http://192.168.0.1/ | grep -i firmware || curl -s http://192.168.1.1/ | grep -i firmwareVerify Fix Applied:
No fix available to verify. Monitor for firmware updates from Tenda.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to /goform/ate endpoint
- Suspicious command execution in router logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful exploitation
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from router
- DNS queries to suspicious domains
- Unexpected SSH/Telnet connections from router
SIEM Query:
source="router_logs" AND (uri="/goform/ate" OR command="ate_iwpriv_set" OR command="ate_ifconfig_set")