CVE-2026-10188: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda W12
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Tenda W12 version 3. 0. 0. 7(4763) within the cgistaKickOff function of the /bin/httpd file. This flaw can be triggered remotely by manipulating the staMac argument. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 7. Although an exploit has been published, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10188 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Tenda W12 firmware version 3.0.0.7(4763). The flaw resides in the cgistaKickOff function of the /bin/httpd binary, where improper handling of the staMac argument allows an attacker to overflow the stack. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the Tenda W12 router. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Applying network-level protections such as restricting access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-10188: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda W12
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Tenda W12 version 3. 0. 0. 7(4763) within the cgistaKickOff function of the /bin/httpd file. This flaw can be triggered remotely by manipulating the staMac argument. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8. 7. Although an exploit has been published, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10188 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Tenda W12 firmware version 3.0.0.7(4763). The flaw resides in the cgistaKickOff function of the /bin/httpd binary, where improper handling of the staMac argument allows an attacker to overflow the stack. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and requires low attack complexity and privileges. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, potentially leading to full compromise of the Tenda W12 router. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Applying network-level protections such as restricting access to the device's management interface from untrusted networks may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-30T16:45:07.942Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1c4dc6e29bf47b502be4fe
Added to database: 5/31/2026, 3:03:34 PM
Last enriched: 5/31/2026, 3:18:28 PM
Last updated: 5/31/2026, 4:38:57 PM
Views: 4
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