CVE-2026-86150: Hard-coded Credentials in Tenda CP3
Description
CVE-2026-86150 is a medium severity vulnerability in Tenda CP3 version 27.5.57.101 involving hard-coded credentials in the file custom-x/softap/hostapd. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the manipulation of the wpa_passphrase argument. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and may be exploited, but no known exploits are currently active in the wild. No patch or official remediation information is provided.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Tenda
CP3
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Tenda CP3 firmware version 27.5.57.101 and involves hard-coded credentials due to manipulation of the wpa_passphrase argument in the file custom-x/softap/hostapd. The flaw can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing unauthorized access. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.1 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required for attack initiation, no user interaction, and low impact on confidentiality and security requirements. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed but no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit hard-coded credentials in the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control. The impact is rated medium severity with limited confidentiality and security impact. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-05T07:40:23.987Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9ca0c9acd9273b498bc0b3
Added to database: 09/05/2026, 23:07:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:10:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 92
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