CVE-2026-2181: Tenda RX3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda RX3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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 Feb 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaRX3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately identify and inventory all Tenda RX3 routers running firmware version 16.03.13.11 within the network. 2. Monitor vendor channels for official firmware updates or patches addressing CVE-2026-2181 and apply them promptly once available. 3. Until patches are released, restrict remote access to the router’s management interfaces, especially the /goform/openSchedWifi endpoint, using firewall rules or network segmentation. 4. Disable or limit remote management features if not required. 5. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. 6. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for suspicious activity related to schedStartTime or schedEndTime parameters. 7. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with active security support if timely patching is not feasible. 8. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for router compromise scenarios.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda RX3 16.03.13.11. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /goform/openSchedWifi. Performing a manipulation of the argument schedStartTime/schedEndTime results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.