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A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /goform/telnet of the component Telnet Handler. The m…
Published:
31 August 2026 at 00:00:00
Alert date:
31 August 2026 at 23:17:03
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Mobile & IoT, Network Infrastructure, Zero-Day Vulnerabilities, Identity & Access
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in Tenda AC18 firmware version 15.03.05.19. The flaw resides in the /goform/telnet endpoint within the Telnet Handler component. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication entirely, enabling unauthorized remote access. The attack vector is network-based and requires no authentication or special privileges. A public exploit has already been released, significantly raising the risk of active exploitation. The vulnerability is classified as missing authentication, which is a fundamental security control failure. Affected users should apply patches or mitigations as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized access to their routers.
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Affected products:
Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82695
https://github.com/dxz0069/WAVLINK-WN530H4-Command-Injection-in-set_add_routing/blob/main/TENDA-AC18-TELNET-DEFAULT-UNAUTH-001-vulndb.md
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-82695
https://vuldb.com/submit/894242
https://vuldb.com/vuln/397183
https://vuldb.com/vuln/397183/cti
https://www.tenda.com.cn/
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