CVE-2026-2870: Tenda A21 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda A21Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 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 21 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaA21 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately isolate Tenda A21 devices running firmware version 1.0.0.0 from untrusted networks, especially the internet, to reduce exposure.
- Implement strict firewall rules to restrict access to the /goform/formSetQosBand endpoint, allowing only trusted management IPs if remote management is necessary.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual or malformed requests targeting the QoS configuration endpoints, using intrusion detection systems or network anomaly detection tools.
- Disable remote management features on affected devices if not required to minimize attack surface.
- Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify all Tenda A21 routers and verify firmware versions.
- Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain official patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available and apply them promptly.
- Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with a stronger security track record if patches are delayed.
- Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and encourage vigilance for signs of compromise.
- Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised router on critical internal systems.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of router configurations to facilitate recovery if devices are compromised.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda A21 1.0.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function set_qosMib_list of the file /goform/formSetQosBand. The manipulation of the argument list results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.