CVE-2026-4493: 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
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% 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-2026-4493, organizations should first verify if their Tenda A18 Pro devices are running the vulnerable firmware version 02.03.02.28. If so, they should immediately isolate these devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit access to the router’s management interfaces, ideally restricting them to trusted administrative networks only. Employ firewall rules to block access to the /goform/setMacFilterCfg endpoint or the device management ports from external sources. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns indicative of exploitation attempts targeting MAC filtering configurations. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should engage with Tenda support for firmware updates or advisories. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with timely security support if patching is delayed. Additionally, implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures for buffer overflow attempts targeting Tenda routers. Regularly audit router configurations and logs to detect unauthorized changes or suspicious activity.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda A18 Pro 02.03.02.28. The impacted element is the function sub_423B50 of the file /goform/setMacFilterCfg of the component MAC Filtering Configuration Endpoint. Executing a manipulation of the argument deviceList can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.