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Cx12L Firmware EUVDEUVD-2026-19543

| CVE-2026-5686 HIGH
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2026-04-06 cna@vuldb.com GHSA-fc6j-rjwv-62c9
7.4
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: vuldb
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate to Tenda CX12L device
  2. Exploit
    Send crafted page parameter to /goform/RouteStatic
  3. Execution
    Trigger stack buffer overflow
  4. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code on router

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
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 authentication to access Tenda CX12L router running firmware version 16.03.53.12. Attacker must have valid login credentials to reach the /goform/RouteStatic endpoint and manipulate the 'page' parameter to trigger stack-based buffer overflow.

Impact

CVSS 7.4 (High) reflects network-based attack vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), and no user interaction (UI:N), but requires low-privilege authentication (PR:L), limiting exposure to scenarios where attackers have compromised credentials or default credentials remain unchanged. The CVSS 4.0 vector confirms Proof-of-Concept exploit availability (E:P), significantly elevating practical risk beyond theoretical scoring. Publicly available exploit code exists per the description and GitHub reference, enabling even moderately skilled attackers to target vulnerable devices. Without EPSS data, we cannot quantify probabilistic exploitation likelihood, but the combination of public POC, consumer IoT target, and typical poor patch adoption in SOHO routers suggests elevated real-world risk. No CISA KEV listing indicates no confirmed mass exploitation campaigns at analysis time, though consumer router compromises are often underreported. Authentication requirement provides partial mitigation, but default credential reuse and credential stuffing attacks against management interfaces are common. SSVC assessment: Exploitation status is POC-public, automatable given POC availability, technical impact is high (arbitrary code execution with router privileges), mission impact depends on network segmentation but typically allows lateral movement. Priority is medium-to-high for internet-facing management interfaces, lower for properly segmented administrative networks.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker identifies a Tenda CX12L router with internet-exposed management interface through Shodan or similar reconnaissance. After obtaining credentials via default password lists (many Tenda devices ship with admin/admin) or credential stuffing, the attacker authenticates to the web interface and submits a crafted HTTP POST request to /goform/RouteStatic with an oversized 'page' parameter exceeding buffer boundaries. The stack overflow overwrites the return address, redirecting execution to attacker-controlled shellcode that establishes a reverse shell with root-level router access. From this foothold, the attacker pivots to internal network reconnaissance, performs DNS hijacking to redirect traffic, or enrolls the device in a botnet for DDoS attacks. Given publicly available exploit code per the vulnerability description and GitHub reference, this attack requires minimal technical sophistication beyond adapting the published POC to specific network conditions.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 06, 2026

Remote stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda CX12L router firmware version 16.03.53.12 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted 'page' parameter to the RouteStatic configuration endpoint. CVSS 7.4 with publicly available exploit code (E:P in vector). EPSS and KEV data not provided, but public POC availability elevates immediate risk for exposed management interfaces.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis based on provided references. Organizations should immediately check Tenda's official support portal at https://www.tenda.com.cn/ for firmware updates post-dating version 16.03.53.12. As interim mitigations, disable remote management access to the router's administrative interface, restrict administrative access to trusted internal IP ranges only via firewall rules or the router's access control features, change default administrative credentials to strong unique passwords, and implement network segmentation to isolate router management interfaces from untrusted networks. Monitor authentication logs for unusual login attempts to /goform/ endpoints. Consider replacing affected devices with actively supported hardware if Tenda does not release timely security updates, as consumer IoT products often have limited patch lifecycles. Do not expose the web management interface (typically ports 80/443/8080) to the public internet under any circumstances.

Affected VersionsENISA

CX12L 16.03.53.12

Affected Packages

euvd cx12l no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The vulnerability resides in the fromRouteStatic function handling static routing configuration at /goform/RouteStatic in Tenda CX12L firmware 16.03.53.12. Classified as CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer Bounds), the flaw stems from inadequate input validation of the 'page' parameter, causing a stack-based buffer overflow when oversized data is processed. This memory corruption class enables control-flow hijacking, typically allowing execution of attacker-supplied shellcode. Tenda CX12L is a consumer-grade wireless router, and like many IoT devices, its embedded web server often lacks modern exploit mitigations such as stack canaries, ASLR, or DEP, making exploitation more reliable. The /goform/ path is a common pattern in Tenda's web management interface, handling configuration submissions. Stack-based overflows differ from heap-based variants in their predictability, as stack layout is generally more deterministic, though successful exploitation still requires precise offset calculation to overwrite return addresses without corrupting critical data.

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Severity by source

Vendor (vuldb) PRIMARY 7.4 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Primary rating from Vendor (vuldb) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: vuldb

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

DescriptionCVE.org

A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda CX12L 16.03.53.12. This vulnerability affects the function fromRouteStatic of the file /goform/RouteStatic. The manipulation of the argument page results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Tenda CX12L routers running firmware 16.03.53.12 are vulnerable to authenticated remote code execution through a stack buffer overflow in the RouteStatic configuration endpoint, allowing attackers with management access to execute arbitrary commands on affected devices. Organizations operating these routers in production environments face immediate risk of network compromise and lateral movement if administrative credentials are exposed or weak, particularly in distributed or branch office deployments where firmware updates lag.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Implement network-level access controls restricting HTTP/HTTPS management ports to authorized administrative IP ranges only; (2) Deploy intrusion detection signatures targeting RouteStatic 'page' parameter buffer overflow patterns; (3) Enforce mandatory credential rotation for all router administrative accounts; (4) Enable router audit logging if available and monitor for configuration changes; (5) Consider temporary relocation of critical routing functions to patched alternative hardware pending firmware update availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL 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 No
EPSS 0.0%
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

37
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +37
PoC: 0
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.

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