How severe is CVE-2023-48194?

CVE-2023-48194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48194?

CVE-2023-48194 affects Tenda Ac8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48194?

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.

Does CVE-2023-48194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52274.

When was CVE-2023-48194 published?

CVE-2023-48194 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-48194

CVE-2023-48194 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tenda Ac8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52274
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tenda Ac8 Firmware
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Vulnerability in Tenda AC8v4 .V16.03.34.09 due to sscanf and the last digit of s8 being overwritten with \x0. After executing set_client_qos, control over the gp register can be obtained.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48194?: Vulnerability in Tenda AC8v4 .V16.03.34.09 due to sscanf and the last digit of s8 being overwritten with \x0. After executing set_client_qos, control over the gp register can be obtained.
How severe is CVE-2023-48194?: CVE-2023-48194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48194?: CVE-2023-48194 affects Tenda Ac8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48194?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-48194 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48194 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52274.
When was CVE-2023-48194 published?: CVE-2023-48194 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac8_firmware:16.03.34.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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