CVE-2026-5962: Path Traversal in Tenda CH22
CVE-2026-5962 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in the Tenda CH22 device firmware version 1. 0. 0. 6(468). It affects the R7WebsSecurityHandler function within the httpd component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 6. 9, indicating moderate risk. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor as of now.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a path traversal issue in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the httpd component on Tenda CH22 version 1.0.0.6(468). An attacker can remotely manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files on the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability is publicly known but lacks an official fix or mitigation from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access files outside the intended directory structure on the affected device. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or other impacts depending on the files accessed. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No vendor-provided mitigations or workarounds are currently documented.
CVE-2026-5962: Path Traversal in Tenda CH22
Description
CVE-2026-5962 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in the Tenda CH22 device firmware version 1. 0. 0. 6(468). It affects the R7WebsSecurityHandler function within the httpd component, allowing remote attackers to manipulate file paths. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4. 0 base score of 6. 9, indicating moderate risk. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been published by the vendor as of now.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal issue in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the httpd component on Tenda CH22 version 1.0.0.6(468). An attacker can remotely manipulate file paths, potentially accessing unauthorized files on the device. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required. The vulnerability is publicly known but lacks an official fix or mitigation from the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access files outside the intended directory structure on the affected device. This may lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or other impacts depending on the files accessed. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. No vendor-provided mitigations or workarounds are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T10:03:15.706Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d7dc7c1cc7ad14daf451e5
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 5:06:04 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:21:12 PM
Last updated: 4/9/2026, 7:21:05 PM
Views: 6
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