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I3 Firmware CVE-2026-3802

HIGH
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2026-03-09 cna@vuldb.com
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Send authenticated HTTP POST request to /goform/exeCommand
  2. Exploit
    Craft oversized cmdinput parameter
  3. Execution
    Trigger stack-based buffer overflow
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

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A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components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

Tenda i3 firmware version 1.0.0.6(2204) with /goform/exeCommand endpoint accessible. Requires valid authenticated credentials to access formexeCommand function. No special network configuration needed beyond network access to affected device.

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 vulnerability to 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-based buffer overflow in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204) firmware allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution by manipulating the cmdinput parameter in the /goform/exeCommand function. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability and no patch is currently available, placing affected devices at immediate risk.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:56 CVSS 8.8

A vulnerability was determined in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204). Affected by this issue is the function formexeCommand of the file /goform/exeCommand. [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 I3 Firmware. A vulnerability was determined in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204). Affected by this issue is the function formexeCommand of the file /goform/exeCommand. Executing a manipulation of the argument cmdinput can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

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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

2
PoC Detected
Mar 09, 2026 - 15:09 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 09, 2026 - 05:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability was determined in Tenda i3 1.0.0.6(2204). Affected by this issue is the function formexeCommand of the file /goform/exeCommand. Executing a manipulation of the argument cmdinput can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-3802) affects Tenda i3 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.6(2204), with a CVSS score of 8.8 and active public exploits available. Organizations using these devices face immediate risk of unauthorized system compromise, data breach, and network infiltration with no vendor patch currently available.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Disable the /goform/exeCommand endpoint at the network perimeter using WAF or firewall rules. Implement strict network segmentation isolating affected Tenda i3 devices from sensitive systems and data. Restrict administrative access to device management interfaces via IP whitelisting and VPN-only policies. Enable enhanced logging and monitoring on affected devices for suspicious command execution attempts. As a last resort, replace affected units with patched hardware from alternate vendors until the vendor releases a security update.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 77% 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

64
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
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:i3_firmware:1.0.0.6\(2204\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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