CVE-2026-2908: 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-2026-2908, organizations should immediately verify if they are using the Tenda HG9 router with firmware version 300001138 and prioritize upgrading to a patched firmware version once released by the vendor. In the absence of an official patch, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that block inbound traffic to the vulnerable endpoint (/boaform/formLoopBack). Disabling remote management features or limiting management access to trusted internal IP addresses can reduce exposure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the Ethtype parameter or the Loopback Detection Configuration Endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Employing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for buffer overflow attempts against Tenda routers can provide additional defense. Regularly auditing router configurations and firmware versions across the organization ensures timely identification of vulnerable devices. Finally, educating users about the risks of exposed network devices and encouraging prompt updates enhances overall security posture.
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda HG9 300001138. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /boaform/formLoopBack of the component Loopback Detection Configuration Endpoint. Such manipulation of the argument Ethtype leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.