How severe is CVE-2014-5246?

CVE-2014-5246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-5246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5246?

CVE-2014-5246 primarily affects Tenda A5s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-5246 published?

CVE-2014-5246 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5246

CVE-2014-5246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tenda A5s Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Tenda A5s Firmware
Published: 2014-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Shenzhen Tenda Technology Tenda A5s router with firmware 3.02.05_CN allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access by setting the admin:language cookie to zh-cn.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5246?: The Shenzhen Tenda Technology Tenda A5s router with firmware 3.02.05_CN allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator access by setting the admin:language cookie to zh-cn.
How severe is CVE-2014-5246?: CVE-2014-5246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-5246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5246?: CVE-2014-5246 primarily affects Tenda A5s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-5246 published?: CVE-2014-5246 was published on 2014-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:a5s_firmware:3.02.05_cn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:tenda:a5s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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