CVE-2026-4043: 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
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% 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-2026-4043, organizations should first identify all Tenda i12 devices running firmware version 1.0.0.6(2204). Since no official patches are currently available, immediate mitigation steps include: 1) Restricting access to the router's management interfaces by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to block external access to the /goform/wifiSSIDget endpoint. 2) Disabling remote management features if enabled to reduce exposure. 3) Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint or signs of exploitation attempts. 4) Applying any vendor-released firmware updates as soon as they become available. 5) If possible, replacing affected devices with models that have received security updates. 6) Employing intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability once available. 7) Educating users about the risks of outdated firmware and the importance of timely updates. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and proactive device management specific to this vulnerability's attack vector and affected product.
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda i12 1.0.0.6(2204). The impacted element is the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. Such manipulation of the argument index leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.