CVE-2026-3169: Tenda F453 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda F453Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% 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 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TendaF453 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3169, affected users should immediately check for firmware updates from Tenda and apply any available patches addressing this vulnerability. In the absence of official patches, users should restrict access to the router's management interface by disabling remote administration and limiting access to trusted internal networks only. Network administrators should implement firewall rules to block external traffic to the /goform/SafeEmailFilter endpoint or the HTTP management interface altogether. Monitoring network logs for unusual or malformed requests targeting this endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Employing network segmentation to isolate critical systems from vulnerable routers can reduce potential lateral movement. Additionally, consider replacing the affected device with a router from a vendor with a strong security track record if patches are unavailable. Regularly updating router firmware and maintaining an inventory of network devices will aid in timely vulnerability management. Finally, educating users about the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet is essential to prevent exploitation.
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3. This impacts the function fromSafeEmailFilter of the file /goform/SafeEmailFilter of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument page leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.