CVE-2026-4491: 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, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 42% 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
- Immediate mitigation should include isolating the affected Tenda A18 Pro devices from untrusted networks, especially the internet, to reduce exposure.
- Network administrators should implement strict firewall rules to block access to the /goform/SetIpMacBind endpoint or restrict access to trusted management IPs only.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint and implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) signatures specific to this exploit.
- If possible, disable remote management features on the router to prevent external exploitation.
- Regularly check for firmware updates from Tenda and apply official patches as soon as they become available.
- Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with a stronger security track record if patches are not forthcoming.
- Conduct network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised router on critical systems.
- Educate users and administrators about the risks and signs of exploitation to enable rapid incident response.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda A18 Pro 02.03.02.28. Impacted is the function fromSetIpMacBind of the file /goform/SetIpMacBind. Such manipulation of the argument list leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.