CVE-2023-49437: Tenda AX12 · Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 83% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Dec 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| n/a n/a | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should take immediate and specific actions: 1) Identify and inventory all Tenda AX12 routers running firmware version V22.03.01.46 within their networks. 2) Restrict access to the router management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit access to trusted IP addresses only. 3) Disable remote management features if enabled, to prevent external exploitation. 4) Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of command injection attempts or unauthorized access. 5) Consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors that provide timely security updates if a patch is not forthcoming. 6) Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain information on forthcoming patches or mitigations. 7) Implement network-level intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting command injection attempts on the /goform/SetNetControlList endpoint. 8) Educate IT staff on the vulnerability specifics to ensure rapid response to any suspicious activity. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate containment, detection, and device replacement strategies tailored to this specific vulnerability.
Description
Tenda AX12 V22.03.01.46 has been discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the 'list' parameter at /goform/SetNetControlList.