CVE-2026-2877: Tenda A18 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda A18Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:34 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TendaA18 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-2877, organizations should first check for firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. In the absence of official patches, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interfaces, especially the /goform/WifiExtraSet endpoint, by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that limit HTTP access to trusted sources only. Disabling remote management features or changing default credentials can reduce exposure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Employing intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability can provide additional defense. Regularly auditing and inventorying network devices to identify vulnerable Tenda A18 routers is critical. Organizations should also consider replacing affected devices with models that have a stronger security posture if patches are delayed. Finally, educating users about the risks and encouraging timely updates will help reduce the attack surface.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda A18 15.13.07.13. This affects the function strcpy of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet of the component Httpd Service. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto5g leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.