How severe is CVE-2023-2649?

CVE-2023-2649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2649?

CVE-2023-2649 affects Tenda Ac23 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2649?

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-2023-2649 published?

CVE-2023-2649 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2649

CVE-2023-2649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda Ac23 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Tenda Ac23 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.45_cn. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bin/ate of the component Service Port 7329. The manipulation of the argument v2 leads to command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228778 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2649?: A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.45_cn. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bin/ate of the component Service Port 7329. The manipulation of the argument v2 leads to command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-228778 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-2649?: CVE-2023-2649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2649?: CVE-2023-2649 affects Tenda Ac23 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2649?: 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-2023-2649 published?: CVE-2023-2649 was published on 2023-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac23_firmware:16.03.07.45_cn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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