CVE-2023-51094
CWE-78Published: December 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda M3 V1.0.0.12(4856) was discovered to contain a Command Execution vulnerability via the function TendaTelnet.
Risk Analysis
The Tenda M3 firmware is affected by a command execution vulnerability in the TendaTelnet function. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.
No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the Tenda M3 firmware to the latest version. Disable Telnet and other remote management services if not strictly necessary.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51094 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-51094 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts