CVE-2026-5990: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda F451
CVE-2026-5990 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda F451 router firmware version 1. 0. 0. 7. The flaw exists in the fromSafeEmailFilter function within the /goform/SafeEmailFilter component, where improper handling of the 'page' argument can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Although the exploit code has been publicly disclosed, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Tenda F451 firmware version 1.0.0.7. It arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the fromSafeEmailFilter function of the /goform/SafeEmailFilter file. The issue is triggered by manipulating the 'page' argument, which leads to memory corruption on the stack. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device remotely. The high CVSS score reflects significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 network exposure of the affected device and monitor for updates from Tenda. No official or temporary fixes have been documented.
CVE-2026-5990: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda F451
Description
CVE-2026-5990 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda F451 router firmware version 1. 0. 0. 7. The flaw exists in the fromSafeEmailFilter function within the /goform/SafeEmailFilter component, where improper handling of the 'page' argument can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. Although the exploit code has been publicly disclosed, there is no confirmed patch or official remediation available at this time.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Tenda F451 firmware version 1.0.0.7. It arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the fromSafeEmailFilter function of the /goform/SafeEmailFilter file. The issue is triggered by manipulating the 'page' argument, which leads to memory corruption on the stack. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on the affected device remotely. The high CVSS score reflects significant potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. However, there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 network exposure of the affected device and monitor for updates from Tenda. No official or temporary fixes have been documented.
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: 4/17/2026, 12:31:07 PM
Last updated: 5/25/2026, 6:01:31 AM
Views: 82
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