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CVE-2026-4254

Tenda Ac8 Firmware buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.32%
  1. Published16 Mar 2026

Description

A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC8 up to 16.03.50.11. This vulnerability affects the function doSystemCmd of the file /goform/SysToolChangePwd of the component HTTP Endpoint. This manipulation of the argument local_2c causes stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Tenda Ac8 Firmware≤ 16.03.50.11

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-4254 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-4254 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.32%.

How severe is CVE-2026-4254?

CVE-2026-4254 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-4254?

Affected products include Tenda Ac8 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4254?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.