CVE-2026-4253: Tenda AC8 · OS Command Injection
Affects Tenda AC8Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 7.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 94% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
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), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaAC8 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubtenda/AC8pkg:github/tenda/AC8Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately verify if their Tenda AC8 routers are running firmware version 16.03.50.11 and restrict access to the router’s web interface from untrusted networks. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Implement strict firewall rules to block unauthorized inbound traffic to the router’s management interface. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns indicative of exploitation attempts targeting the /cgi-bin/UploadCfg endpoint. As a temporary measure, disable remote management features if enabled. Employ intrusion detection systems with signatures for OS command injection attempts. Regularly audit router configurations and logs to detect unauthorized changes. Finally, consider replacing affected devices with models that have confirmed security updates if remediation is delayed.
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC8 16.03.50.11. This affects the function route_set_user_policy_rule of the file /cgi-bin/UploadCfg of the component Web Interface. The manipulation of the argument wans.policy.list1 results in os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.