CVE-2026-5830: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda AC15
CVE-2026-5830 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda AC15 router firmware version 15. 03. 05. 18. The flaw exists in the websGetVar function within the /goform/SysToolChangePwd file, where manipulation of the oldPwd, newPwd, or cfmPwd parameters can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with no privileges needed. Although an exploit is publicly available, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Tenda AC15 router firmware version 15.03.05.18 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the websGetVar function of the /goform/SysToolChangePwd endpoint. Specifically, improper handling of the oldPwd, newPwd, and cfmPwd parameters allows an attacker to overflow the stack buffer remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been confirmed. No official patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the router. This could allow an attacker to take control of the device or disrupt its operation remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting remote access to the affected device and monitor for unusual activity. No official vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
CVE-2026-5830: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda AC15
Description
CVE-2026-5830 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda AC15 router firmware version 15. 03. 05. 18. The flaw exists in the websGetVar function within the /goform/SysToolChangePwd file, where manipulation of the oldPwd, newPwd, or cfmPwd parameters can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction and requires low attack complexity with no privileges needed. Although an exploit is publicly available, there are no confirmed reports of exploitation in the wild. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Tenda AC15 router firmware version 15.03.05.18 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the websGetVar function of the /goform/SysToolChangePwd endpoint. Specifically, improper handling of the oldPwd, newPwd, and cfmPwd parameters allows an attacker to overflow the stack buffer remotely. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been confirmed. No official patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected device, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the router. This could allow an attacker to take control of the device or disrupt its operation remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting remote access to the affected device and monitor for unusual activity. No official vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T16:58:20.984Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d736f91cc7ad14da418a31
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 5:19:53 AM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 12:18:38 PM
Last updated: 5/25/2026, 9:58:55 AM
Views: 52
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