CVE-2026-4961: Tenda AC6 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC6Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% 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 27 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TendaAC6 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately assess their network for the presence of Tenda AC6 routers running firmware version 15.03.05.16. 2) Disable or restrict the /goform/QuickIndex endpoint if possible, or apply web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block malicious POST requests targeting the PPPOEPassword parameter. 3) Monitor network traffic and router logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors providing timely security updates. 5) Stay informed about vendor advisories for patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 6) Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this exploit to detect and block attacks. These targeted mitigations go beyond generic advice by focusing on limiting attack surface and monitoring for exploitation attempts specific to this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC6 15.03.05.16. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.