CVE-2026-22079: Tenda 300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup Router · Cleartext Transmission
Affects Tenda 300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup RouterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup Router | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of official patches, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. First, isolate vulnerable Tenda routers on segmented networks to limit exposure to untrusted users and devices. Disable remote management features and restrict administrative access to trusted IP addresses only. Employ network monitoring tools to detect unusual access patterns or configuration changes on these routers. Where possible, replace affected devices with models from vendors that implement secure credential transmission protocols (e.g., HTTPS with TLS). Educate users about the risks of connecting to unsecured or shared networks where these routers are deployed. For environments requiring these routers, consider deploying VPNs or encrypted tunnels to protect management traffic. Regularly audit firmware versions and maintain an inventory of network devices to identify and prioritize vulnerable units. Stay alert for vendor updates or security advisories that may provide patches or firmware upgrades addressing this vulnerability.
Description
This vulnerability exists in Tenda wireless routers (300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup Router) due to the plaintext transmission of login credentials during the initial login or post-factory reset setup through the web-based administrative interface. An attacker on the same network could exploit this vulnerability by intercepting network traffic and capturing the credentials transmitted in plaintext. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the targeted device.