CVE-2025-9090: Tenda AC20 · Command Injection
Affects Tenda AC20Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public exploit available (Exploit-DB) · 16% EPSS · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 16.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 96% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Aug 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
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
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by VulDB
, 20 hours before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
In Threat Radar
record ingested
, 46 minutes after disclosure
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12 - Command Injection
, 1 day after disclosure
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC20 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate network-level controls: Block or restrict access to the Telnet service and the /goform/telnet endpoint from untrusted networks, especially the internet. 2. Disable Telnet service on the Tenda AC20 router if not required, as Telnet is an insecure protocol and a common attack vector. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual or unauthorized access attempts targeting the router's management interfaces. 4. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems and sensitive data. 5. Regularly audit and inventory router firmware versions to identify and prioritize vulnerable devices. 6. Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability; if unavailable, consider replacing affected devices with models that have active security support. 7. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection attempts or unusual Telnet activity. 8. Educate users and administrators about the risks of exposed management interfaces and the importance of secure configuration practices.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. Affected is the function websFormDefine of the file /goform/telnet of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.