What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3273?

CVE-2026-3273 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2026-3273?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2026-3273. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-3273?

Within 24 hours: Inventory all Tenda F453 1.0.0.3 devices in your environment and isolate affected units from critical network segments. Within 7 days: Implement network-level compensating controls including WAF rules blocking access to /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset and restrict administrative access to these devices via network segmentation. Within 30 days: Develop a replacement strategy for affected devices, prioritizing those in high-risk locations, and evaluate alternative router vendors with active security patch support.

F453 Firmware CVE-2026-3273

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2026-02-27 cna@vuldb.com

Buffer Overflow Tenda F453 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

Access

Authenticate to Tenda F453 httpd
Delivery

Send crafted request to /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset
Exploit

Inject oversized mit_ssid_index parameter
Execution

Overflow buffer in formWrlsafeset function
Impact

Execute arbitrary code

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-119 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, buffer size validation MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution,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. Sign in to read
Exploitation Conditions	Tenda F453 firmware 1.0.0.3 with httpd running and accessible; requires valid authentication credentials to access /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset endpoint; vulnerable formWrlsafeset function processes mit_ssid_index parameter without bounds checking
Impact	CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. Public exploit/POC available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could exploit this flaw, 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

Remote code execution in Tenda F453 firmware version 1.0.0.3 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the wireless security settings endpoint. The vulnerability exists in the httpd component's formWrlsafeset function and can be triggered through manipulation of the mit_ssid_index parameter. Public exploit code is available and no patch has been released.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 8.8

A vulnerability was identified in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formWrlsafeset of the file /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset of the component httpd. [CVSS 8.8 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 F453 Firmware. A vulnerability was identified in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formWrlsafeset of the file /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset of the component httpd. Such manipulation of the argument mit_ssid_index leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Feb 27, 2026 - 15:47 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 27, 2026 - 01:16 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was identified in Tenda F453 1.0.0.3. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formWrlsafeset of the file /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset of the component httpd. Such manipulation of the argument mit_ssid_index leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A HIGH severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) affects Tenda F453 wireless routers with no available patch, potentially allowing attackers to compromise network security configurations remotely. Organizations using this device model are at risk of unauthorized access to wireless settings, which could lead to network infiltration and data exposure.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to block POST requests to /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset; restrict administrative interface access via network segmentation and firewall policies; disable remote management features if supported; monitor for suspicious configuration changes; implement network access controls limiting connectivity from untrusted sources to affected devices; consider deploying these routers in isolated network segments away from critical assets.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 77% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

VulDB

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

Human Impact

High

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +44

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Buffer Overflow HIGH

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.