CVE-2025-9731 Details
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda AC9 15.03.05.19. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/shadow of the component Administrative Interface. This manipulation causes hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The attack's complexity is rated as high. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
A hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists in the Tenda AC9 Wi-Fi router, specifically in the administrative interface of the firmware version 15.03.05.19. The vulnerability arises from the root user's password, which is hard-coded and stored in the file /etc_ro/shadow using an easily crackable MD5-crypt hash. This allows unauthorized access to the device with root privileges through network-accessible services or the administrative interface.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 2, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/August829/Yu/blob/main/58ead8e7e08bfb0e4.md | CISA-ADP | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/August829/Yu/blob/main/58ead8e7e08bfb0e4.md | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322022 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/?id.322022 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://vuldb.com/?submit.639748 | [email protected] | Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.tenda.com.cn/ | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-259 | Use of Hard-coded Password | [email protected] |
| CWE-798 | Use of Hard-coded Credentials | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| tenda ac9 firmware | 15.03.05.19 |
CPE
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| tenda ac9 | All versions |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 2, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 31, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |