CVE-2026-2905: Tenda HG9 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda HG9Source 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 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TendaHG9 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-2905, organizations should immediately check for firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply them as a priority. If patches are not yet available, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that limit inbound connections to trusted sources only. Disabling remote management features or changing default management ports can reduce exposure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting /boaform/formWlanSetup or anomalous SSID parameter values may help detect exploitation attempts. Employing intrusion detection/prevention systems with signatures for this vulnerability can provide additional protection. For critical environments, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records. Regularly auditing router configurations and enforcing strong administrative credentials will also help reduce risk.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda HG9 300001138. This impacts an unknown function of the file /boaform/formWlanSetup of the component Wireless Configuration Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument ssid leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.