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Tenda router firmware has hidden backdoor in multiple versions

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Tenda router firmware across multiple versions contains a hardcoded authentication backdoor, allowing attackers to bypass login. The vulnerability, disclosed by CERT/CC, gives remote attackers full access to the device. Users are urged to check for patches or replace affected routers.

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This is a stark reminder that consumer IoT security remains abysmal, with vendors shipping backdoors that are trivial to exploit.
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