CVE-2026-3976: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaW3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately isolate Tenda W3 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.3(2204) from untrusted networks, especially the internet, to reduce exposure.
- Implement strict firewall rules to block access to the /goform/WifiMacFilterSet endpoint or restrict POST requests to trusted management IPs only.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint and set up alerts for suspicious activity.
- Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics capable of detecting exploitation attempts against this vulnerability.
- Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify all instances of the affected Tenda W3 firmware.
- Engage with Tenda support or vendor channels to obtain official patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available.
- Consider temporary replacement or segmentation of vulnerable devices in critical environments until a patch is applied.
- Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and the importance of timely mitigation steps.
- Apply defense-in-depth strategies, including network segmentation and least privilege access, to limit potential lateral movement if a device is compromised.
Description
A weakness has been identified in Tenda W3 1.0.0.3(2204). Impacted is the function formWifiMacFilterSet of the file /goform/WifiMacFilterSet of the component POST Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument index/GO can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
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-formWifiMacFilterSet-index-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Svigo-o/Tenda_vul/tree/main/tenda-w3-formWifiMacFilterSet-go-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)