CVE-2026-129352: TRENDnet TEW-657BRM · Memory Buffer Overflow
Source GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 9.4 Critical · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate TEW-657BRM; no fix will be released.
Data as of 15 Nov 2026, 01:38 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 4.0 | 9.4 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 3.0 | 9.1 |
| CNA (VulDB) | CVSS 2.0 | 8.3 |
- Patch
- None coming – the product is end of life
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 14 Nov 2026.
What to do
No fix will be released: TEW-657BRM is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TRENDnetTEW-657BRM | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
The vendor has not confirmed the vulnerability and has not issued a remediation. Users should consider decommissioning or isolating affected devices to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor communications for any announcements.
Description
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in TRENDnet TEW-657BRM version 1.00.1, specifically in the processing of the /usr/sbin/upgrade_flash.cgi file. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by manipulating the argument boundary, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not confirmed the vulnerability due to the product being end-of-life for over 15 years and has indicated they will notify customers accordingly. Public exploit code is available.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-129352 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/ruanyi101/router-firmware-security-advisories/blob/main/router-firmware-GitHub-advisories/advisories/TRENDnet-TEW-657BRM-upgrade_flash.md (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-129352 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/1043522 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/437398 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/437398/cti (opens in a new tab)