CVE-2026-75784: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in TRENDnet TEW-WLC100
CVE-2026-75784 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 device, specifically in version 1v2.07b01. The flaw exists in the HTTP Header Handler component within the nginx binary, where manipulation of the Server argument can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75784 affects TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 version 1v2.07b01. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function FUN_0040da4c of the /usr/nginx/sbin/nginx binary, part of the HTTP Header Handler. The issue arises from improper handling of the Server argument, allowing an attacker to remotely trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating critical severity. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no known reports of exploitation in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 device. Given the critical CVSS score and the availability of public exploit code, the risk to unpatched devices is high. The vulnerability requires no privileges, no user interaction, and can be triggered remotely, making it highly exploitable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected device's management interface to trusted sources only. Monitor for unusual activity related to HTTP header manipulation. Avoid exposing the device directly to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-75784: Stack-based Buffer Overflow in TRENDnet TEW-WLC100
Description
CVE-2026-75784 is a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 device, specifically in version 1v2.07b01. The flaw exists in the HTTP Header Handler component within the nginx binary, where manipulation of the Server argument can trigger the overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. Public exploit code is available, increasing the risk of exploitation.
CVSS v4.0
Score 10.0critical
Affected software
TRENDnet
TEW-WLC100
cpe:2.3:a:trendnet:tew-wlc100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-75784 affects TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 version 1v2.07b01. It is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function FUN_0040da4c of the /usr/nginx/sbin/nginx binary, part of the HTTP Header Handler. The issue arises from improper handling of the Server argument, allowing an attacker to remotely trigger a buffer overflow condition. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 10.0, indicating critical severity. Exploit code is publicly available, but there are no known reports of exploitation in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution or denial of service on the affected TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 device. Given the critical CVSS score and the availability of public exploit code, the risk to unpatched devices is high. The vulnerability requires no privileges, no user interaction, and can be triggered remotely, making it highly exploitable.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the affected device's management interface to trusted sources only. Monitor for unusual activity related to HTTP header manipulation. Avoid exposing the device directly to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T06:51:23.762Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a846a53c6e8be033250a771
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 14:21:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 21:34:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 18:15:52 UTC
Views: 98
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