CVE-2026-2909: 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-2026-2909, organizations should first restrict access to the Tenda HG9 router’s management interfaces, especially from untrusted networks such as the internet. Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to block unsolicited inbound traffic targeting the /boaform/formPing endpoint or ICMP ping services if not required. Disable diagnostic ping features if possible or limit their use to trusted internal hosts. Monitor network traffic for anomalous or malformed pingAddr requests indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify affected Tenda HG9 units and isolate them until patches or firmware updates become available. Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain official patches or guidance. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems with signatures for this vulnerability once available. As a longer-term measure, evaluate replacing vulnerable devices with more secure alternatives that receive timely security updates. Maintain robust network monitoring and incident response capabilities to detect and respond to exploitation attempts promptly.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Tenda HG9 300001138. This affects an unknown part of the file /boaform/formPing of the component Diagnostic Ping Endpoint. Performing a manipulation of the argument pingAddr results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.