CVE-2026-5841: Path Traversal in Tenda i3
CVE-2026-5841 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Tenda i3 device version 1. 0. 0. 6(2204), specifically in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the HTTP Handler component. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of potential attacks. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6. 9. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a path traversal weakness in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the HTTP Handler component in Tenda i3 version 1.0.0.6(2204). An attacker can remotely manipulate the function to traverse directories outside the intended scope, potentially accessing unauthorized files. The vulnerability requires no privileges or user interaction to exploit and has a medium impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, but no vendor patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access files outside the intended directory structure on the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or modification of files, impacting confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting network access to the affected device's management interface to trusted hosts only and monitor for any unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device's HTTP management interface directly to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-5841: Path Traversal in Tenda i3
Description
CVE-2026-5841 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Tenda i3 device version 1. 0. 0. 6(2204), specifically in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the HTTP Handler component. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction. The exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of potential attacks. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6. 9. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided by the vendor as of the publication date.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a path traversal weakness in the R7WebsSecurityHandler function of the HTTP Handler component in Tenda i3 version 1.0.0.6(2204). An attacker can remotely manipulate the function to traverse directories outside the intended scope, potentially accessing unauthorized files. The vulnerability requires no privileges or user interaction to exploit and has a medium impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit code is publicly available, but no vendor patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access files outside the intended directory structure on the affected device. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or modification of files, impacting confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting network access to the affected device's management interface to trusted hosts only and monitor for any unusual activity. Avoid exposing the device's HTTP management interface directly to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T17:35:42.288Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d733ab1cc7ad14da3bfe6a
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 5:05:47 AM
Last enriched: 4/16/2026, 12:23:29 PM
Last updated: 5/24/2026, 8:57:11 AM
Views: 65
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