CVE-2018-25316
Tenda W308R v2 V5.07.48 Cookie Session Weakness DNS Change
Description
Tenda W308R v2 V5.07.48 contains a cookie session weakness vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify DNS settings by exploiting insufficient session validation. Attackers can send GET requests to the goform/AdvSetDns endpoint with a crafted admin language cookie to change DNS servers and redirect user traffic to malicious sites.
INFO
Published Date :
April 29, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 29, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2018-25316
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to the latest version.
- Implement strict session validation mechanisms.
- Restrict access to the AdvSetDns endpoint.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25316.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44373 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tenda-w308r-v2-cookie-session-weakness-dns-change |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25316 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Tenda W308R v2 V5.07.48 contains a cookie session weakness vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify DNS settings by exploiting insufficient session validation. Attackers can send GET requests to the goform/AdvSetDns endpoint with a crafted admin language cookie to change DNS servers and redirect user traffic to malicious sites. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-290 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44373 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tenda-w308r-v2-cookie-session-weakness-dns-change