CVE-2020-10987
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute system commands via the deviceName POST parameter.
CISA KEV Advisory
Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 Model contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute system commands via the deviceName POST parameter.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
An unspecified vulnerability in the Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 model allows remote attackers to execute system commands. The high EPSS score of 0.93625 and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirm this is a highly likely and actively exploited vulnerability.
This vulnerability has been observed under active exploitation in the wild. The flaw is remotely exploitable via the deviceName POST parameter.
Users should update their Tenda AC1900 Router AC15 firmware to the latest available version. Implement network segmentation to limit exposure of management interfaces.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10987 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2020-10987 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10987 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1