CVE-2026-22080: 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 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup Router | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate firmware updates: Organizations should monitor Tenda's official channels for patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly to affected devices. 2. Network segmentation: Isolate router management interfaces on separate VLANs or subnets accessible only to trusted administrators to reduce exposure to local attackers. 3. Use of secure management protocols: Where possible, disable web-based management or restrict it to HTTPS with strong encryption and authentication mechanisms. 4. Implement network monitoring: Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect unusual traffic patterns or unauthorized access attempts targeting router management interfaces. 5. Replace vulnerable hardware: For critical environments, consider replacing affected Tenda models with routers from vendors with stronger security track records and timely patch management. 6. Educate users and administrators: Raise awareness about the risks of using default or weak router configurations and the importance of securing network devices. 7. Employ VPNs or encrypted tunnels for remote management to prevent credential interception over local networks. 8. Regularly audit network devices and configurations to identify and remediate insecure setups.
Description
This vulnerability exists in Tenda wireless routers (300Mbps Wireless Router F3 and N300 Easy Setup Router) due to the transmission of credentials encoded using reversible Base64 encoding through the web-based administrative interface. An attacker on the same network could exploit this vulnerability by intercepting network traffic and capturing the Base64-encoded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain unauthorized access to the targeted device.