CVE-2026-3398: Tenda F453 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda F453Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 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 1 Mar 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-2026-3398, organizations should immediately identify all Tenda F453 devices running firmware version 1.0.0.3. Since no official patches are currently available, temporary mitigations include restricting remote access to the router's management interface by disabling WAN-side HTTP access or applying firewall rules to block incoming traffic to the /goform/AdvSetWan endpoint. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Users should regularly check for firmware updates from Tenda and apply them promptly once released. Additionally, replacing affected devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records may be considered for long-term risk reduction. Employing intrusion detection systems capable of recognizing buffer overflow attack patterns targeting HTTP services can provide early warning. Finally, educating users about the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet is essential to prevent exploitation.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3. Affected is the function fromAdvSetWan of the file /goform/AdvSetWan of the component httpd. Executing a manipulation of the argument wanmode/PPPOEPassword can lead to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.