CVE-2025-52363
Tenda CP3 Pro Root Password Hash Hardcoded Vulnerability
Description
Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 contains a hardcoded root password hash in the /etc/passwd file and /etc/passwd-. An attacker with access to the firmware image can extract and attempt to crack the root password hash, potentially obtaining administrative access
INFO
Published Date :
July 14, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 2, 2025, 1:36 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update firmware to a version without hardcoded passwords.
- Implement secure password management policies.
- Avoid storing sensitive credentials in firmware images.
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-2025-52363.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cybermaya.in/posts/Post-39/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.tendacn.com/product/download/cp3pro.html | Broken Link |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-52363 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-52363
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 02, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tenda:cp3_pro_firmware:22.5.4.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:tenda:cp3_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type MITRE: https://cybermaya.in/posts/Post-39/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://www.tendacn.com/product/download/cp3pro.html Types: Broken Link -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Tenda CP3 Pro Firmware V22.5.4.93 contains a hardcoded root password hash in the /etc/passwd file and /etc/passwd-. An attacker with access to the firmware image can extract and attempt to crack the root password hash, potentially obtaining administrative access Added Reference https://cybermaya.in/posts/Post-39/ Added Reference https://www.tendacn.com/product/download/cp3pro.html -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-798