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Tenda F456 EUVDEUVD-2026-25801

| CVE-2026-7101 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 router credentials
  2. Delivery
    Authenticate to web interface
  3. Exploit
    Send crafted request to /goform/WrlclientSet
  4. Install
    Trigger buffer overflow in fromWrlclientSet
  5. C2
    Overwrite return address
  6. Execute
    Execute arbitrary code as root
  7. Impact
    Establish persistent backdoor

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

Low-privilege authentication to the Tenda F456 web management interface is required (CVSS PR:L). The attacker must have valid credentials for the router's administrative or user account capable of accessing the /goform/WrlclientSet endpoint. No user interaction is required (UI:N) once authenticated. Attack complexity is low (AC:L/AT:N), indicating no special timing, race conditions, or environmental factors are needed. This is not remote unauthenticated exploitation - the PR:L requirement is a meaningful barrier. Exploitation is limited by: (1) need for network access to the router's web interface (typically LAN access or if remote management is enabled), (2) valid authentication credentials, and (3) the wireless client configuration feature being accessible to the authenticated user role. Default or weak credentials would significantly lower this barrier in practice.

Impact

Real-world risk is MODERATE-HIGH despite the 7.4 CVSS score. The CVSS 4.0 vector shows network attack vector with low complexity (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N), but exploitation requires low-privilege authentication (PR:L), which limits immediate attack surface to users with valid router credentials. The E:P (Proof-of-concept) metric confirms publicly available exploit code exists on GitHub, significantly lowering the skill threshold for exploitation. High impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H) indicates complete device compromise is possible. Scope is unchanged (SC:N/SI:N/SA:N), meaning impact is contained to the vulnerable router itself. The PR:L requirement is a key limiting factor - attackers need router credentials first, suggesting this may be used in attack chains following credential compromise or as a post-authentication privilege escalation. Without EPSS data, we cannot assess widespread exploitation probability, but home router vulnerabilities are frequently targeted by botnet campaigns. CISA KEV status is not provided; if not listed, this suggests targeted rather than mass exploitation to date. Priority depends heavily on whether default/weak credentials are common on Tenda F456 devices, which would effectively reduce the PR:L barrier.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has obtained valid low-privilege router credentials (through credential stuffing, default password exploitation, or network sniffing) sends a specially crafted HTTP request to the /goform/WrlclientSet endpoint. The malicious payload contains oversized input parameters that trigger the buffer overflow in the fromWrlclientSet function, overwriting memory to redirect execution flow to attacker-controlled code. The attacker gains full root-level control of the router, enabling deployment of persistent backdoors, traffic interception, DNS hijacking for phishing campaigns, or integration into a botnet. Public proof-of-concept code at https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new/blob/main/F456/vul_139/README.md provides exploitation details, making this attack accessible to low-skill adversaries.

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

Buffer overflow in Tenda F456 router firmware version 1.0.0.5 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution via crafted requests to the /goform/WrlclientSet endpoint. The vulnerability exists in the fromWrlclientSet function of the httpd component. Public exploit code is available on GitHub, increasing practical exploitation risk despite requiring low-privilege authentication (CVSS 7.4, EPSS data not provided).

RemediationAI

Check for firmware updates newer than version 1.0.0.5 on the Tenda support website (https://www.tenda.com.cn/) and apply immediately if available. Vendor-released patch status is not independently confirmed from the provided data. As compensating controls until patching: (1) Disable remote web interface access and restrict management to local network only via router administration settings - this reduces attack surface but does not protect against LAN-based attackers or malicious insiders; (2) Change default administrative credentials to strong, unique passwords immediately - this raises the authentication barrier but does not eliminate risk if credentials are compromised via phishing or network sniffing; (3) Implement network segmentation to isolate the router's management interface from untrusted network segments - effective but requires additional network infrastructure. Note that all workarounds only mitigate, not eliminate, the vulnerability. The /goform/WrlclientSet endpoint may be essential for wireless client management functionality, so disabling it entirely may impact normal operations. Monitor for unauthorized access attempts and unusual administrative sessions.

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

The vulnerability resides in the httpd web server component of Tenda F456 router firmware, specifically within the fromWrlclientSet function that handles requests to the /goform/WrlclientSet endpoint. This endpoint appears to manage wireless client settings. The root cause is a CWE-119 improper restriction on operations within the bounds of a memory buffer, commonly known as a buffer overflow. When processing malformed input to this function, the httpd service fails to validate buffer boundaries, allowing an attacker to write beyond allocated memory. This class of vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution by overwriting critical data structures, return addresses, or function pointers in the router's memory space.

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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 has been found in Tenda F456 1.0.0.5. This affects the function fromWrlclientSet of the file /goform/WrlclientSet of the component httpd. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Tenda F456 router firmware 1.0.0.5 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the web management interface that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the device. This affects organizations using these routers for network access, potentially compromising internal network security and enabling lateral movement to critical systems.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Restrict web management interface access to authorized administrative networks only via firewall rules; (2) Disable remote management features and limit local access to trusted users; (3) Monitor router logs for suspicious /goform/WrlclientSet requests; (4) Implement network segmentation to isolate router management traffic; (5) Maintain offline backups and have device replacement plans ready.

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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