CVE-2026-1420: Tenda AC23 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC23Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 3.8% 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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
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), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaAC23 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-1420, organizations should first check for and apply any official firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. In the absence of a patch, network administrators should restrict access to the router's management interfaces by implementing firewall rules that block external access to the /goform/WifiExtraSet endpoint or the router’s web interface entirely from untrusted networks. Disabling remote management features on the router can reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, replacing affected routers with models from vendors with a strong security track record may be considered for high-security environments. Regularly auditing network devices and maintaining an inventory of firmware versions will aid in timely vulnerability management.
Description
A flaw has been found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. This impacts an unknown function of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. This manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto causes buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xyh4ck/iot_poc/blob/main/Tenda%20AC23_Buffer_Overflow_WifiExtraSet/Tenda%20AC23_Buffer_Overflow_WifiExtraSet.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/xyh4ck/iot_poc/blob/main/Tenda%20AC23_Buffer_Overflow_WifiExtraSet/Tenda%20AC23_Buffer_Overflow_WifiExtraSet.md (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)