CVE-2025-9731
Tenda AC9 Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda AC9 15.03.05.19. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 31, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 31, 2025, 2:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Tenda AC9 firmware to the latest version.
- Review and change default credentials.
- Disable unnecessary administrative interfaces.
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-2025-9731.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/August829/Yu/blob/main/58ead8e7e08bfb0e4.md | |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322022 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.322022 | |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.639748 | |
| https://www.tenda.com.cn/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in Tenda AC9 15.03.05.19. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-798 Added CWE CWE-259 Added Reference https://github.com/August829/Yu/blob/main/58ead8e7e08bfb0e4.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322022 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.322022 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.639748 Added Reference https://www.tenda.com.cn/