CVE-2026-4490: Tenda A18 Pro · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda A18 ProSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 1 Nov 2026, 11:03 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 20 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 1 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaA18 Pro | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-4490, organizations should take several specific actions beyond generic advice: 1) Immediately disable remote management interfaces on Tenda A18 Pro routers to prevent external exploitation. 2) Restrict access to the /goform/openSchedWifi endpoint by implementing firewall rules or access control lists limiting traffic to trusted internal IP addresses only. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint or signs of buffer overflow exploitation attempts. 4) If possible, isolate affected routers on segmented networks to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise. 5) Regularly check for firmware updates from Tenda and apply patches as soon as they become available. 6) Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records if patching is delayed. 7) Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability once available. 8) Educate network administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation to improve incident response readiness. These targeted mitigations can significantly reduce the risk until a vendor patch is released and deployed.
Description
CVE-2026-4490 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Tenda A18 Pro router firmware version 02.03.02.28. The flaw exists in the setSchedWifi function within the /goform/openSchedWifi endpoint, allowing remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow without authentication or user interaction. Exploitation can lead to full compromise of the device, including arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges. Although no public exploits are currently observed in the wild, proof-of-concept code has been published, increasing the risk of active exploitation. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected devices and potentially the networks they serve. Organizations using Tenda A18 Pro routers should prioritize patching or mitigating this issue to prevent remote takeover. Countries with significant deployment of Tenda networking equipment and strategic interest in network infrastructure are at higher risk.