CVE-2025-46628: Lack of input validation/sanitization in the 'ate' management service in the Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14 allows

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-46628 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting rx2 pro firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Lack of input validation/sanitization in the 'ate' management service in the Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14 allows an unauthorized remote attacker to gain root shell access to the device by sending a crafted UDP packet to the 'ate' service when it is enabled. Authentication is not needed.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 37%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tenda

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-01 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenda rx2 pro firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 16.03.30.14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.03.30.14

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-46628?

rx2 pro firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-46628 being exploited?

CVE-2025-46628 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-46628 affect?

CVE-2025-46628 affects rx2 pro firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Lack of input validation/sanitization in the 'ate' management service in the Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14 allows an unauthorized remote attacker to gain root shell access to the device by sending a crafted UDP packet to the 'ate' service when

How urgent is CVE-2025-46628?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2025-46635 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE An issue was discovered on Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14 devices
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CVE-2025-46633 HIGH 8.2 MITIGATE Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in the web management portal of the Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14
CVE-2025-46632 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Initialization vector (IV) reuse in the web management portal of the Tenda RX2 Pro 16.03.30.14 may allow an at
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