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CVE-2026-0640VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2026-0640: Tenda AC23 · Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda AC23Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
3.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 89% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 6 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
TendaAC23Affected
  • =16.03.07.52
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on isolating affected Tenda AC23 devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. 2. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the /goform/PowerSaveSet endpoint, especially those containing suspicious 'Time' parameter values. 3. Apply network-level filtering or firewall rules to block access to the vulnerable endpoint from external sources. 4. Check for firmware updates or patches from Tenda regularly and apply them as soon as they become available. 5. If patches are not yet available, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware from vendors with timely security support. 6. Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised router on internal systems. 7. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to detect exploitation attempts. 8. Educate users and administrators about the risks and signs of compromise related to this vulnerability. 9. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of detecting exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability. 10. Maintain robust backup and recovery procedures to restore network functionality in case of disruption.

Description

A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. This affects the function sscanf of the file /goform/PowerSaveSet. Executing a manipulation of the argument Time can lead to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

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