Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify network-accessible AC10 httpd management interface
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DeliverySend crafted HTTP request targeting R7WebsSecurityHandler
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ExploitBypass authentication check without credentials
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ExecutionObtain administrative session on router
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PersistModify DNS, firewall rules, or firmware
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ImpactPivot to internal LAN or establish persistent access
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | The Tenda AC10 httpd web management interface must be network-reachable by the attacker. The CVSS 4.0 base vector AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N confirms no special conditions - unauthenticated remote exploitation against the default web management interface of Tenda AC10 firmware 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01. No privileged account, no specific non-default feature activation, and no user interaction are required. The primary real-world limiting factor is WAN exposure: routers with the management interface bound to or forwarded from the WAN interface are directly exploitable from the internet, while devices where management is restricted to LAN-only access limit the attack to network-adjacent or post-initial-access scenarios. No non-default configuration is needed to be vulnerable, as the httpd service and R7WebsSecurityHandler run as part of the standard firmware web management stack. |
| Impact | The CVSS 4.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N with VC:H/VI:H/VA:H and threat metric E:P (proof-of-concept exploit exists) confirms a high-severity, remotely exploitable, unauthenticated flaw with a publicly known exploit - even a mid-sized municipal IT team in sopot managing consumer-grade edge routers should treat this as urgent given the trivial exploitation path and full-impact outcome. EPSS data was not provided in the available intelligence, so a quantitative exploitation probability cannot be stated; however, the combination of network-accessible attack surface, zero authentication requirement, low complexity, and a public GitHub PoC creates conditions highly favorable to opportunistic and scripted mass-exploitation campaigns. The absence of a CISA KEV listing means active exploitation is not officially confirmed at time of analysis, and the distinction between publicly available exploit code and confirmed in-the-wild exploitation is maintained here. No conflicts between the CVSS vector and the description exist - both consistently indicate an unauthenticated, network-reachable attack with no configuration prerequisites beyond the management interface being reachable. The restricted scope metrics SC:N/SI:N/SA:N indicate the impact is contained to the router itself, though full administrative compromise of a network gateway carries significant downstream implications for LAN-side assets. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Tenda AC10's web management interface sends a specially crafted HTTP request that exploits the flawed authentication logic in R7WebsSecurityHandler, receiving an authenticated session or direct administrative access without supplying valid credentials. A publicly available proof-of-concept at https://github.com/teiwiet/tenda-ac10-vulnerabilities/blob/main/authen-bypass-tenda-ac10.md demonstrates the technique, meaning the attack requires minimal adaptation and can be scripted for mass scanning. With administrative access to the router, the attacker can modify DNS settings to redirect victim traffic, replace firmware with a backdoored image, exfiltrate Wi-Fi credentials, or use the device as a persistent pivot point into the internal LAN. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv2 – Aug 16, 2026
Authentication bypass in Tenda AC10 firmware 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent the httpd web management interface's access controls via manipulation of the R7WebsSecurityHandler function. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.9 with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact against the vulnerable system. A publicly available proof-of-concept exploit has been published on GitHub, materially lowering the exploitation barrier and enabling opportunistic mass-targeting of exposed devices.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Authentication bypass in the Tenda AC10 (firmware 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01) lets remote, unauthenticated attackers defeat access controls in the router's httpd web-management service via the R7WebsSecurityHandler function. Because the CVSS 4.0 vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact all HIGH with no privileges or user interaction required, a successful bypass effectively grants full administrative control of the device. Publicly available exploit code exists (VulDB-referenced GitHub write-up), though this CVE is not currently listed in CISA KEV and no EPSS score was provided.
RemediationAI
No vendor-released patch has been identified at time of analysis - Tenda has not published a security advisory or updated firmware addressing this CVE. The most effective immediate compensating control is to disable or firewall-block WAN-side access to the AC10's httpd management interface (typically TCP port 80 and 443), restricting it to LAN-only access; this eliminates the remote-network attack vector at the cost of losing remote administration capability. Where LAN-adjacent threat actors are also a concern, placing the management interface behind a dedicated management VLAN with strict ACLs further constrains the exposure surface. Administrators should avoid exposing the Tenda AC10 management interface via port-forwarding or DMZ configurations until a patched firmware is available. Monitor the Tenda official site at https://www.tenda.com.cn/ and the VulDB tracking record at https://vuldb.com/vuln/390174 for firmware updates. If device replacement is operationally feasible, prioritizing migration to actively maintained hardware should be evaluated given the absence of a vendor response.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
The Tenda AC10 is a consumer and SOHO-grade WiFi router whose embedded web management interface is served by an httpd daemon. The vulnerable function R7WebsSecurityHandler is responsible for enforcing authentication on incoming HTTP requests to that management interface. CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) indicates the function fails to correctly verify requester identity - likely by mishandling request headers, session tokens, URL path checks, or method-level gating in a manner that permits complete bypass without credentials. The confirmed affected artifact is firmware version AC10 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01, independently corroborated by ENISA EUVD-2026-59835. The NVD CPE identifier cpe:2.3:a:tenda:ac10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* uses a wildcard version field, which may indicate that the vulnerability class extends across multiple firmware builds, though only the single version above is explicitly confirmed. The CVSS 4.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N describes a network-reachable, zero-prerequisite, automated-exploitation-capable attack profile consistent with the improper authentication root cause.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
Unauthenticated network attack bypassing httpd authentication with full device-level confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact; scope unchanged as compromise is contained to the router.
Primary rating from Vendor (VulDB).
CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB
Lifecycle Timeline
4DescriptionCVE.org
A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC10 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01. This vulnerability affects the function R7WebsSecurityHandler of the component httpd. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.
Latest POC
1 PoC candidate from github (unverified)
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Executive ViewAI
Tenda AC10 routers (firmware 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01) contain an unauthenticated authentication bypass allowing remote attackers to gain complete administrative access to the web management interface without credentials, with full impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Public exploit code is now available on GitHub, enabling opportunistic mass-targeting of exposed devices for network infiltration, credential theft, and lateral movement. Organizations with Tenda AC10 routers face immediate risk of unauthorized network access and data interception unless the device is isolated from internet-facing exposure.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Disable remote management access to the HTTP/HTTPS management interface from WAN-side traffic; restrict administrative access to LAN connections only. (2) Deploy firewall rules blocking inbound access to the router's management ports (typically 80, 443) from untrusted networks. (3) Segment router management traffic onto a dedicated administrative VLAN with strict access control lists limiting who can reach it. (4) Enable and monitor device authentication logs for unauthorized access attempts dating back 90 days; review for signs of prior compromise. (5) Test and execute a firmware downgrade to a pre-16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01 release if a prior version is confirmed unaffected by this vulnerability. (6) Prepare hardware replacement procurement and deployment plan if no patch is available within 30 days.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda AC10 router (firmware 16.03.10.09_multi_TDE01) allows a remote, authenticated a
Tenda AC10 router firmware 16.03.10.10_multi_TDE01 exposes a hard-coded RSA 2048-bit private key in the world-readable f
Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda AC10 router firmware version 16.03.10.10_multi_TDE01 allows authenticated remote at
Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda AC10 router firmware 16.03.10.10_multi_TDE01 allows authenticated remote attackers
OS command injection in Tenda AC10 firmware 16.03.10.10_multi_TDE01 allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arb
EUVD-2026-59835
GHSA-gmqq-p6mp-w5p6
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
VulDB
Exploit-DB