How severe is CVE-2018-16334?

CVE-2018-16334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-16334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-16334?

CVE-2018-16334 primarily affects Tendacn Ac10 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-2018-16334?

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

When was CVE-2018-16334 published?

CVE-2018-16334 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-16334

CVE-2018-16334 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tendacn Ac10 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tendacn Ac10 Firmware
Published: 2018-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN and AC10 V15.03.06.23_CN devices. The mac parameter in a POST request is used directly in a doSystemCmd call, causing OS command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-16334?: An issue was discovered on Tenda AC9 V15.03.05.19(6318)_CN and AC10 V15.03.06.23_CN devices. The mac parameter in a POST request is used directly in a doSystemCmd call, causing OS command injection.
How severe is CVE-2018-16334?: CVE-2018-16334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-16334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-16334?: CVE-2018-16334 primarily affects Tendacn Ac10 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-2018-16334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-16334 published?: CVE-2018-16334 was published on 2018-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/zsjevilhex/iot/blob/master/route/tenda/tenda-04/tenda.md

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tendacn:ac10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tendacn:ac9_firmware:15.03.05.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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