What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-52054?

CVE-2025-52054 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Ac8 Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-52054?

Organizations using Tenda AC8 should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-52054, a improper authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-52054?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-52054. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-52054?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running Tenda AC8 and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations.

Ac8 Firmware CVE-2025-52054

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2025-08-28 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Tenda Ac8 Firmware

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:09 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Sep 09, 2025 - 18:42 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Aug 28, 2025 - 15:16 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in Tenda AC8 v4.0 AC1200 Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router AC8v4.0 Firmware 16.03.33.05. The root password of the device is calculated with a static string and the last two octets of the MAC address of the device. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to authenticate with network services on the device.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Tenda AC8 v4.0 AC1200 Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router AC8v4.0 Firmware 16.03.33.05. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. An issue was discovered in Tenda AC8 v4.0 AC1200 Dual-band Gigabit Wireless Router AC8v4.0 Firmware 16.03.33.05. The root password of the device is calculated with a static string and the last two octets of the MAC address of the device. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to authenticate with network services on the device. Affected products include: Tenda Ac8 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.