CVE-2026-6016

Tenda AC9 POST Request WizardHandle decodePwd stack-based overflow

HIGH
8.8
CVSS Score
Published: April 10, 2026 at 05:00 AM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 09:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorAC9 Firmware· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity
HIGH8.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.8%
SSVC
PoC

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC9 15.03.02.13. The affected element is the function decodePwd of the file /goform/WizardHandle of the component POST Request Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument WANS results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (5)

VDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/356572
SignaturePermissions RequiredVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/vuln/356572/cti
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cverecord
https://vuldb.com/submit/791829
Product
Source: cverecord
https://www.tenda.com.cn/

SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

8.8HIGHVulDB
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-121CWE-119

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