CVE-2026-2874: Tenda A21 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda A21Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% 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
To mitigate CVE-2026-2874, users and organizations should immediately check for firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as they become available. Until patches are released, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interfaces by implementing firewall rules that block inbound traffic to the /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set endpoint or the router’s web interface from untrusted networks. Disabling remote management features and changing default credentials can reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity targeting the router’s management endpoints can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with a stronger security track record if timely patches are not provided. Employing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability can provide additional defense. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should include checks for this and similar router vulnerabilities.
Description
A flaw has been found in Tenda A21 1.0.0.0. Impacted is the function form_fast_setting_wifi_set of the file /goform/fast_setting_wifi_set. Executing a manipulation of the argument ssid can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.