CVE-2023-41563
CWE-787Published: August 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AC9 V3.0 V15.03.06.42_multi and Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 were discovered to contain a stack overflow via parameter mac at url /goform/GetParentControlInfo.
Risk Analysis
Tenda AC9 and AC5 devices are vulnerable to a stack overflow via a specific URL parameter. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high urgency for remediation.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the firmware for Tenda AC9 and AC5 devices to the latest available versions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-41563 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-41563 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts