CVE-2026-3807

8.8 HIGH

📋 TL;DR

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda FH1202 routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the mit_ssid or mit_ssid_index parameters in the formWrlsafeset function. This affects Tenda FH1202 router users running firmware version 1.2.0.14(408). The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Tenda FH1202
Versions: 1.2.0.14(408)
Operating Systems: Embedded router firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: The vulnerable function is accessible via the web interface, making default configurations vulnerable.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Remote code execution leading to complete device compromise, network infiltration, and potential lateral movement to other systems.

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Likely Case

Router compromise allowing attackers to intercept traffic, modify DNS settings, or create persistent backdoors.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper network segmentation and firewall rules preventing external access to router admin interfaces.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public exploit code is available, making exploitation straightforward for attackers with basic skills.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: Not available

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Check Tenda website for firmware updates. 2. Download latest firmware. 3. Log into router admin interface. 4. Navigate to System Tools > Firmware Upgrade. 5. Upload and install new firmware. 6. Reboot router.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable Remote Management

all

Prevent external access to router admin interface

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate router management interface to trusted network segment

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Replace affected router with different model or vendor
  • Implement strict firewall rules blocking all external access to router admin interface (port 80/443)

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version in admin interface under System Status or System Tools

Check Version:

Not applicable - check via web interface

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version is no longer 1.2.0.14(408) after update

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unusual POST requests to /goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset with long mit_ssid parameters
  • Router crash or reboot logs

Network Indicators:

  • External IP addresses accessing router admin interface
  • Unusual traffic patterns from router

SIEM Query:

source="router.log" AND (uri="/goform/AdvSetWrlsafeset" AND (param="mit_ssid" OR param="mit_ssid_index") AND length>100)

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