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Tenda CVE-2026-1638

LOW
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)
2026-01-30 cna@vuldb.com
2.1
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Input neutralization, injection prevention
Impact

CVSS 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, command injection.

Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Command injection in Tenda AC21 firmware versions 1.1.1.1/1.dmzip/16.03.08.16 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the dmzIp parameter in the mDMZSetCfg function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, increasing the risk of active exploitation. No patch is currently available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 CVSS 6.3

A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC21 1.1.1.1/1.dmzip/16.03.08.16. The impacted element is the function mDMZSetCfg of the file /goform/mDMZSetCfg. [CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM]

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Affects Ac21 Firmware. A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC21 1.1.1.1/1.dmzip/16.03.08.16. The impacted element is the function mDMZSetCfg of the file /goform/mDMZSetCfg. The manipulation of the argument dmzIp results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
Low
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
Low
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Severity Changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
MEDIUM LOW
CVSS changed
Apr 29, 2026 - 01:11 NVD
6.3 (MEDIUM) 2.1 (LOW)
CVE Published
Jan 30, 2026 - 00:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.3

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC21 1.1.1.1/1.dmzip/16.03.08.16. The impacted element is the function mDMZSetCfg of the file /goform/mDMZSetCfg. The manipulation of the argument dmzIp results in command injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using A security flaw should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-1638, a injection vulnerability rated CVSS 6.3. Exploitation could allow attackers to execute code or inject malicious input. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: deploy WAF rules, restrict network access, enable logging.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 64% exploitable
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

10
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac21_firmware:16.03.08.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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