CVE-2026-6989: Command Injection in Tenda F453
CVE-2026-6989 is a command injection vulnerability in the Tenda F453 router firmware versions up to 1. 0. 0. 3. The flaw exists in the TendaTelnet function within the /goform/telnet component of the Telnet Service. This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Tenda F453 routers running firmware versions 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.0.3. It is a command injection flaw in the Telnet Service's TendaTelnet function, specifically in the /goform/telnet endpoint. An attacker can remotely manipulate input to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected Tenda F453 device, potentially compromising device integrity and control. The impact is rated medium, reflecting limited but significant risk due to remote command execution capability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided information. Users should monitor Tenda's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, disabling the Telnet service, if possible, may reduce exposure.
CVE-2026-6989: Command Injection in Tenda F453
Description
CVE-2026-6989 is a command injection vulnerability in the Tenda F453 router firmware versions up to 1. 0. 0. 3. The flaw exists in the TendaTelnet function within the /goform/telnet component of the Telnet Service. This vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5. 3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Tenda F453 routers running firmware versions 1.0.0.0 through 1.0.0.3. It is a command injection flaw in the Telnet Service's TendaTelnet function, specifically in the /goform/telnet endpoint. An attacker can remotely manipulate input to inject and execute arbitrary commands on the device. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed, increasing the risk of exploitation, although no active exploitation has been confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected Tenda F453 device, potentially compromising device integrity and control. The impact is rated medium, reflecting limited but significant risk due to remote command execution capability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented in the provided information. Users should monitor Tenda's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. Until a patch is available, disabling the Telnet service, if possible, may reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-24T19:24:59.040Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ecf82f87115cfb6822369c
Added to database: 4/25/2026, 5:21:51 PM
Last enriched: 4/25/2026, 5:36:07 PM
Last updated: 4/25/2026, 7:58:47 PM
Views: 4
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