CVE-2026-4008: 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
To mitigate CVE-2026-4008, organizations should first check for official firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply them immediately once available. In the absence of patches, network administrators should restrict access to the router's management interfaces by implementing firewall rules that block external access to the /goform/wifiSSIDset endpoint and related services. Disabling remote management features or restricting them to trusted IP addresses can reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Monitoring network traffic for unusual POST requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records if timely patching is not feasible. Educating users about the risks and encouraging prompt updates is also critical. Finally, vendors should be engaged to expedite patch development and disclosure transparency.
Description
A flaw has been found in Tenda W3 1.0.0.3(2204). This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /goform/wifiSSIDset 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 published and may be used.
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-formwrlSSIDset-index-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Svigo-o/Tenda_vul/tree/main/tenda-w3-formwrlSSIDset-go-buffer-overflow (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)