CVE-2026-1638: Tenda AC21 · Command Injection
Affects Tenda AC21Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 82% 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:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaAC21 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-1638, organizations should first verify if their Tenda AC21 routers are running the affected firmware versions (1.1.1.1, 1.dmzip, 16.03.08.16) and prioritize upgrading to a patched firmware version once released by the vendor. In the absence of official patches, network administrators should restrict access to the router's management interface, especially the /goform/mDMZSetCfg endpoint, by implementing firewall rules that limit access to trusted IP addresses only. Disabling remote management features or changing default management ports can reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the dmzIp parameter or the /goform/mDMZSetCfg path can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, employing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for command injection attempts against Tenda routers can provide early warning. Regularly auditing router configurations and logs will assist in identifying suspicious activity. Finally, organizations should maintain an inventory of network devices to ensure timely identification and remediation of vulnerable equipment.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC21 1.1.1.1/1.dmzip/16.03.08.16. The impacted element is the function mDMZSetCfg of the file /goform/mDMZSetCfg. The manipulation of the argument dmzIp results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.