Ac21 Firmware
CVE-2026-2148
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, information disclosure. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Tenda AC21 firmware version 16.03.08.16 contains an information disclosure vulnerability in the /cgi-bin/DownloadFlash web management interface that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available, leaving affected devices at risk of data exposure.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC21 16.03.08.16. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/DownloadFlash of the component Web Management Interface. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]
RemediationAI
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). Affects Ac21 Firmware. A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC21 16.03.08.16. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/DownloadFlash of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC21 16.03.08.16. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/DownloadFlash of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using A security vulnerability should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-2148, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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