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CVE-2026-3976: Tenda W3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda W3Source CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 12 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
TendaW3Affected
  • =1.0.0.3(2204)
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately isolate Tenda W3 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.3(2204) from untrusted networks, especially the internet, to reduce exposure.
  2. Implement strict firewall rules to block access to the /goform/WifiMacFilterSet endpoint or restrict POST requests to trusted management IPs only.
  3. Monitor network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint and set up alerts for suspicious activity.
  4. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics capable of detecting exploitation attempts against this vulnerability.
  5. Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify all instances of the affected Tenda W3 firmware.
  6. Engage with Tenda support or vendor channels to obtain official patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available.
  7. Consider temporary replacement or segmentation of vulnerable devices in critical environments until a patch is applied.
  8. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and the importance of timely mitigation steps.
  9. 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.

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