CVE-2026-3728: Tenda F453 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda F453Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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 8 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaF453 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubtenda/F453pkg:github/tenda/F453Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-3728, affected users and organizations should immediately check for firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply them as soon as they become available. In the absence of official patches, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interfaces, especially the /goform/setcfm endpoint, by implementing firewall rules that limit access to trusted IP addresses only. Disabling remote management features or changing default management ports can reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the /goform/setcfm endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, replacing affected devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records should be considered for long-term risk reduction. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning of network devices will help identify and remediate similar issues proactively.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3/1.If. This issue affects the function fromSetCfm of the file /goform/setcfm. This manipulation of the argument funcname/funcpara1 causes stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.