CVE-2023-51812: Tenda AX3 · Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% 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 4 Jan 2024
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
Immediate mitigation steps should include isolating affected Tenda AX3 routers from untrusted networks and restricting access to the /goform/SetNetControlList endpoint via network segmentation or firewall rules. Network administrators should monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting this endpoint and implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) signatures to detect exploitation attempts. Until an official patch is released, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware from vendors with timely security updates. If replacement is not feasible, disable remote management features and restrict router management access to trusted internal networks only. Regularly audit router firmware versions and subscribe to vendor security advisories to apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, organizations should conduct internal network scans to identify vulnerable devices and assess exposure. Employing network-level anomaly detection can help identify exploitation attempts early.
Description
Tenda AX3 v16.03.12.11 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the list parameter at /goform/SetNetControlList.