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Tenda F456 EUVDEUVD-2026-25764

| CVE-2026-7081 HIGH
Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)
2026-04-27 cna@vuldb.com
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. Recon
    Obtain LAN/WAN access to router
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate with default/weak credentials
  3. Exploit
    POST crafted request to /goform/GstDhcpSetSer
  4. Install
    Overflow 'dips' buffer in httpd
  5. C2
    Overwrite return address with shellcode
  6. Execute
    Execute arbitrary code as root
  7. Impact
    Modify router configuration/establish persistence

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 low-privileged authenticated access to the Tenda F456 web administration interface at /goform/GstDhcpSetSer endpoint. The CVSS vector PR:L indicates authentication is required, but Tenda routers commonly ship with well-known default credentials (admin/admin) that users frequently fail to change, effectively reducing this barrier in real-world deployments. Network access (AV:N) to the router's HTTP/HTTPS management interface is required-this may be LAN-only in secure configurations but is often exposed to the internet in default installations where remote management features are enabled. No other special configuration, non-default features, or user interaction (UI:N) is required beyond basic router operation. Attack complexity is low (AC:L) with no additional timing or environmental requirements (AT:N). The vulnerability exists in default product configuration targeting the DHCP server settings handler, a standard administrative function accessible to any authenticated user.

Impact

Real-world risk is HIGH for deployed Tenda F456 routers but limited in scope. CVSS 7.4 (High) accurately reflects the technical severity with network attack vector (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), and full impact on device confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H). The requirement for low-privileged authentication (PR:L) provides minimal protection since Tenda routers often ship with default credentials (admin/admin) that remain unchanged in many deployments, effectively reducing the authentication barrier. The CVSS 4.0 Exploit Maturity indicator (E:P for Proof-of-Concept) is confirmed by the public GitHub repository containing exploit details. However, this CVE targets a consumer-grade router with limited enterprise deployment, reducing overall exposure compared to widely-deployed enterprise infrastructure. No EPSS score is provided, preventing quantitative exploitation probability assessment. Absence from CISA KEV suggests no confirmed widespread exploitation campaigns at time of analysis, though the public POC increases this risk. The scope metric (SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates no privilege escalation beyond the compromised router itself. Priority should be MEDIUM-HIGH for organizations using Tenda F456 routers, CRITICAL if internet-facing with default credentials.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker on the same network as the Tenda F456 router (or with internet access if remote management is enabled) authenticates to the web interface using default credentials admin/admin. They send a specially-crafted HTTP POST request to /goform/GstDhcpSetSer with an oversized 'dips' parameter containing shellcode, triggering a buffer overflow in the fromGstDhcpSetSer function. The overflow overwrites the return address on the stack, redirecting execution to attacker-controlled code that runs with root privileges in the httpd process, allowing them to modify firewall rules, intercept DNS queries, establish persistent backdoor access, or pivot to other network devices. Public proof-of-concept code demonstrating this attack is available at https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new/blob/main/F456/vul_133/README.md.

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 27, 2026

Remote authenticated buffer overflow in Tenda F456 1.0.0.5 router allows complete device compromise via the DHCP server configuration handler. A low-privileged attacker can send a crafted HTTP request with malicious 'dips' parameter to /goform/GstDhcpSetSer, triggering a buffer overflow in the httpd service that enables arbitrary code execution with full system control. Public exploit code is available on GitHub (EPSS exploitation probability data not provided, not listed in CISA KEV at time of analysis).

RemediationAI

Tenda has not released a patched firmware version for F456 1.0.0.5 according to available data at time of analysis (no vendor security advisory found in references, vendor site https://www.tenda.com.cn/ does not reference this CVE). Users should implement immediate compensating controls: (1) Disable remote administration access to the router's web interface, restricting management to local LAN only (eliminates network attack vector but prevents remote management); (2) Change default administrative credentials to strong unique passwords (reduces but does not eliminate risk if attacker already has LAN access); (3) Implement network segmentation to isolate the router management interface on a dedicated VLAN unreachable from user networks (requires additional switching infrastructure); (4) Monitor router for unauthorized configuration changes or reboots (detective control only, does not prevent exploitation). Long-term recommendation is to replace Tenda F456 devices with actively-maintained router models from vendors with established security update programs, as Tenda's consumer router line has historically received inconsistent firmware updates. Check https://www.tenda.com.cn/ periodically for firmware updates.

Affected VersionsENISA

F456 1.0.0.5

Affected Packages

euvd f456 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability affects the httpd web server component of Tenda F456 wireless router firmware version 1.0.0.5, specifically in the DHCP server configuration handler function fromGstDhcpSetSer. The root cause is CWE-119 (Improper Restriction on Operations within Bounds of a Memory Buffer), a classic memory safety issue in C/C++ code where insufficient input validation on the 'dips' parameter allows attacker-controlled data to overflow allocated buffer boundaries. The vulnerable endpoint /goform/GstDhcpSetSer likely handles DHCP IP address pool configuration, where the 'dips' parameter (presumably DHCP IP addresses) lacks proper length checking before being copied into a fixed-size buffer. This is characteristic of embedded device firmware where memory safety protections like ASLR, DEP, or stack canaries may be absent or weakened.

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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 vulnerability was detected in Tenda F456 1.0.0.5. Affected is the function fromGstDhcpSetSer of the file /goform/GstDhcpSetSer of the component httpd. Performing a manipulation of the argument dips results in buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-7081 is a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability affecting Tenda F456 routers (version 1.0.0.5) that allows authenticated attackers to completely compromise the device through a buffer overflow in the DHCP configuration handler. Organizations deploying this router model face immediate risk of unauthorized device takeover, potential network pivoting, and data interception, with no vendor patch currently available to remediate the threat.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Restrict network access to affected router management interfaces via firewall ACLs; (2) Disable remote management and DHCP configuration if operationally feasible; (3) Implement network segmentation to isolate compromised devices; (4) Deploy IDS/IPS signatures to detect exploitation attempts targeting the /goform/GstDhcpSetSer endpoint; (5) Monitor for unauthorized code execution and unexpected outbound connections from affected devices.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 86% exploitable
Social Media
2
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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