CVE-2026-4492: 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
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% 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-2026-4492, organizations should immediately verify if their Tenda A18 Pro routers are running firmware version 02.03.02.28 and upgrade to the latest firmware provided by Tenda that addresses this vulnerability. If a patch is not yet available, restrict access to the router’s management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules to block external access to the /goform/formSetQosBand endpoint. Disable remote management features if not required. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ intrusion detection systems with signatures for this vulnerability or related exploit attempts. Regularly audit and update router firmware as part of a comprehensive patch management program. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records if timely patches are not forthcoming.
Description
CVE-2026-4492 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda A18 Pro router firmware version 02.03.02.28. The flaw exists in the set_qosMib_list function within the /goform/formSetQosBand endpoint, where improper handling of argument lists allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow. Exploitation does not require user interaction or privileges and can be performed over the network, potentially leading to remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no public exploits are currently observed in the wild, proof-of-concept code has been disclosed. Organizations using this router model are at risk of compromise if unpatched. Immediate mitigation involves firmware updates or network-level protections to restrict access to the vulnerable interface.