CVE-2023-51962
CWE-787Published: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1 contains a stack overflow via the iptv.stb.mode parameter in the function setIptvInfo.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the Tenda AX1803 router within the iptv.stb.mode parameter. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected hardware.
No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in CISA's KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable.
Update the router firmware to the latest version. Ensure that the device is not exposed directly to the public internet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-51962 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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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-51962 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts