CVE-2026-5990: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda F451
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda F451 1.0.0.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fromSafeEmailFilter of the file /goform/SafeEmailFilter. The manipulation of the argument page leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Tenda F451 firmware version 1.0.0.7. The fromSafeEmailFilter function improperly handles the 'page' argument, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device or cause it to crash, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk. However, no known active exploitation has been reported so far.
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 restricting remote access to the affected device and monitor for updates from Tenda. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-5990: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda F451
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda F451 1.0.0.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fromSafeEmailFilter of the file /goform/SafeEmailFilter. The manipulation of the argument page leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Tenda F451 firmware version 1.0.0.7. The fromSafeEmailFilter function improperly handles the 'page' argument, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. This flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device or cause it to crash, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack does not require user interaction or privileges, increasing its risk. However, no known active exploitation has been reported so far.
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 restricting remote access to the affected device and monitor for updates from Tenda. Avoid exposing the device's management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T12:36:57.995Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d83b611cc7ad14da35ec14
Added to database: 4/9/2026, 11:50:57 PM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:05:44 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 12:51:48 AM
Views: 5
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