CVE-2026-3973: Tenda W3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda W3Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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 12 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 24 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaW3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch at this time, organizations should implement specific mitigations to reduce exposure. First, restrict access to the router’s management interface by limiting inbound connections to trusted IP addresses and disabling remote management if not required. Employ network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Enable intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures tuned to detect anomalous POST requests targeting /goform/setAutoPing or unusual ping1/ping2 parameter patterns. Monitor router logs for suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Where possible, replace affected Tenda W3 devices with models from vendors providing timely security updates. Additionally, maintain up-to-date firmware and subscribe to vendor advisories for patch releases. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability to ensure rapid response once patches become available. Finally, consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) or reverse proxies to filter malicious traffic targeting the vulnerable endpoint.
Description
CVE-2026-3973 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Tenda W3 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.3(2204). The flaw exists in the formSetAutoPing function within the /goform/setAutoPing component, where specially crafted POST parameters (ping1/ping2) can overflow the stack. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service. Although no public exploits are currently known in the wild, the exploit details have been publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations using affected Tenda W3 devices should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue to prevent compromise. The vulnerability poses significant risks to network integrity and availability, especially in environments relying on these routers for critical connectivity.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Svigo-o/Tenda_vul/tree/main/tenda-w3-setautoping-ping1-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Svigo-o/Tenda_vul/tree/main/tenda-w3-setautoping-ping2-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)