CVE-2026-6016 (GCVE-0-2026-6016)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-10 05:00 – Updated: 2026-04-10 13:40
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Tenda AC9 POST Request WizardHandle decodePwd stack-based overflow
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC9 15.03.02.13. The affected element is the function decodePwd of the file /goform/WizardHandle of the component POST Request Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument WANS results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-10 13:39 UTC
Assigner
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| https://vuldb.com/submit/791829 | third-party-advisory |
| https://lavender-bicycle-a5a.notion.site/Tenda-AC… | exploit |
| https://www.tenda.com.cn/ | product |
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