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CVE-2026-4553: Tenda F453 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda F453Source CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 30 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
TendaF453Affected
  • =1.0.0.3
Fixed in–
GitHubtenda/F453pkg:github/tenda/F453Other threatsAffected
  • =1.0.0.3
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

  1. Immediate patching: Apply any available firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability.
  2. Disable remote management interfaces, especially those accessible from the internet, to reduce exposure to remote attacks.
  3. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
  4. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor and block suspicious traffic targeting the /goform/Natlimit endpoint or unusual requests containing crafted 'page' parameters.
  5. Restrict access to the router’s management interface to trusted IP addresses only.
  6. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise or exploitation attempts.
  7. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with strong security track records if patches are unavailable or delayed.
  8. Educate users and administrators about the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet and encourage best practices in device hardening.

Description

CVE-2026-4553 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda F453 router firmware version 1.0.0.3. The flaw exists in the fromNatlimit function within the /goform/Natlimit component, where improper handling of the 'page' argument allows remote attackers to overflow the stack. Exploitation requires no user interaction or privileges and can be initiated remotely over the network. Although no known exploits are currently observed in the wild, a public exploit is available, increasing the risk of attacks. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it protects. Organizations using Tenda F453 routers should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability. Countries with significant deployments of Tenda networking equipment, especially in Asia and emerging markets, are at higher risk.

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