CVE-2026-4042: Tenda i12 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda i12Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tendai12 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-4042, organizations should immediately identify and isolate all Tenda i12 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.6(2204). 2) Disable remote management features if not required to reduce exposure. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint to detect potential exploitation attempts. 4) Employ network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from sensitive internal networks. 5) Engage with Tenda support or vendor channels to obtain firmware updates or security advisories. 6) Plan for prompt deployment of vendor patches once released. 7) Consider replacing affected devices with models that have confirmed security updates if patching is delayed. 8) Conduct regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to verify mitigation effectiveness.
Description
A weakness has been identified in Tenda i12 1.0.0.6(2204). The affected element is the function formWifiMacFilterGet of the file /goform/WifiMacFilterGet. This manipulation of the argument index causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.