CVE-2026-11524: Tenda W20E · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda W20ESource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% 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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Jun 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaW20E | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the device's Web Management Interface from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Description
CVE-2026-11524 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda W20E router, specifically in version 15.11.0.6. The flaw exists in the Web Management Interface's modifyWifiFilterRules function, where improper handling of the wifiFilterListRemark argument can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low privileges. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/369144 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/369144/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11524 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/836478 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Robots10/IoT_vlu/blob/main/reports/Tenda/formWifiFilterRulesModify/modifyWifiFilterRules.md (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)