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Ac9 Firmware CVE-2026-2192

HIGH
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2026-02-08 cna@vuldb.com
7.2
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Access router admin interface
  2. Exploit
    Craft malicious sys.schedulereboot.start_time parameter
  3. Execution
    Overflow stack buffer in formGetRebootTimer
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code as root

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Requires high-privilege admin authentication to Tenda AC9 router running firmware version 15.03.06.42_multi. Attacker must have valid administrative credentials to access the reboot timer configuration feature.

Impact

CVSS 7.2 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, stack-based buffer overflow.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Stack buffer overflow in Tenda AC9 firmware versions up to 15.03.06.42_multi allows remote attackers to achieve code execution by manipulating scheduled reboot parameters without authentication. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available. The attack requires high privileges but succeeds over the network with minimal complexity.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 7.2

A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC9 15.03.06.42_multi. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formGetRebootTimer. [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-119 (Buffer Overflow). Affects Ac9 Firmware. A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC9 15.03.06.42_multi. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formGetRebootTimer. Such manipulation of the argument sys.schedulereboot.start_time/sys.schedulereboot.end_time leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Feb 10, 2026 - 15:09 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Feb 08, 2026 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC9 15.03.06.42_multi. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formGetRebootTimer. Such manipulation of the argument sys.schedulereboot.start_time/sys.schedulereboot.end_time leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity vulnerability in Tenda AC9 routers (version 15.03.06.42_multi) has been publicly disclosed with working exploits available, creating immediate risk for organizations using this equipment. Attackers could exploit this flaw to manipulate device reboot functions, potentially causing service disruptions or enabling further compromise of network infrastructure.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Implement network segmentation to restrict access to administrative interfaces of affected Tenda devices; deploy WAF rules to block suspicious reboot timer manipulation requests if devices are internet-facing; disable remote management features on affected routers where operationally possible; increase monitoring and alerting for unexpected device reboots; consider temporary replacement with alternative routing equipment until patch availability is confirmed.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 72% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

56
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac9_firmware:5.03.06.42_multi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-45042 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 05

Tenda AC9 v15.03.05.14 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the Telnet function. Rated critic

CVE-2025-29384 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 14

In Tenda AC9 v1.0 V15.03.05.14_multi, the wanMTU parameter of /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan has a stack overflow vulnerability

CVE-2025-44877 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 02

Tenda AC9 V15.03.06.42_multi was found to contain a command injection vulnerability in the formSetSambaConf function via

CVE-2025-44872 CRITICAL POC
9.8 May 02

Tenda AC9 V15.03.06.42_multi was found to contain a command injection vulnerability in the formsetUsbUnload function via

CVE-2025-45429 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 23

In the Tenda ac9 v1.0 router with firmware V15.03.05.14_multi, there is a stack overflow vulnerability in /goform/WifiWp

CVE-2025-45428 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 23

In Tenda ac9 v1.0 with firmware V15.03.05.14_multi, the rebootTime parameter of /goform/SetSysAutoRebbotCfg has a stack

CVE-2025-45427 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 23

In Tenda AC9 v1.0 with firmware V15.03.05.14_multi, the security parameter of /goform/WifiBasicSet has a stack overflow

CVE-2025-29386 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 14

In Tenda AC9 v1.0 V15.03.05.14_multi, the mac parameter of /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan has a stack overflow vulnerability, w

CVE-2025-29385 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Mar 14

In Tenda AC9 v1.0 V15.03.05.14_multi, the cloneType parameter of /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan has a stack overflow vulnerabil

CVE-2024-42634 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 16

A Command Injection vulnerability exists in formWriteFacMac of the httpd binary in Tenda AC9 v15.03.06.42. Rated critica

CVE-2024-24543 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Feb 05

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the function setSchedWifi in Tenda AC9 v.3.0, firmware version v.15.03.06.42_multi allo

CVE-2023-40942 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 07

Tenda AC9 V3.0BR_V15.03.06.42_multi_TD01 was discovered stack overflow via parameter 'firewall_value' at url /goform/Set

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