CVE-2026-129352: TRENDnet TEW-657BRM · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects TRENDnet TEW-657BRMSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 9.4 Critical · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate TRENDnet TEW-657BRM; no fix will be released.
Data as of 14 Nov 2026, 23:08 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: TRENDnet 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 but plans to notify customers. Users should consider discontinuing use of the affected device or isolating it from untrusted networks to mitigate risk. Monitor vendor communications for any updates or announcements.
Description
CVE-2026-129352 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in TRENDnet TEW-657BRM version 1.00.1. It arises from improper processing of the /usr/sbin/upgrade_flash.cgi file, allowing remote attackers to manipulate argument boundaries and cause a buffer overflow. The product has been end-of-life for over 15 years, and the vendor has not confirmed the vulnerability but plans to notify customers. Exploit code is publicly available.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/437398 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/437398/cti (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)
- 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)