CVE-2026-6124: Tenda F451 stack overflow in fromSafeMacFilter

CVE-2026-6124 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-04-12

A security vulnerability exists in the Tenda F451 wireless router, a device used to provide internet connectivity for homes and small offices. An attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the router or potentially take full control of the device, which could lead to the interception of network traffic or unauthorized access to the local network. This issue can be triggered remotely, though it typically requires the attacker to have some level of access or credentials for the device.

Technologies: Tenda F451, Tenda F451 Firmware. Vendors: Tenda.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-6124 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-6124 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-6124?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 12 April 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Tenda F451 1.0.0.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-6124?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-6124 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-6124?
Check whether you run Tenda F451 or Tenda F451 Firmware. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Tenda F451 router (firmware version 1.0.0.7) within the 'httpd' component. The flaw is located in the 'fromSafeMacFilter' function in the '/goform/SafeMacFilter' file. An attacker can trigger the overflow by manipulating the 'page/menufacturer' argument in a network request. While the attack can be executed remotely, CVSS metrics suggest low privileges (PR:L) are required. Successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of the device's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A public exploit has been disclosed.

Affected products

  • Tenda F451 1.0.0.7

Timeline

  • 2026-04-12: disclosed: Initial disclosure of the vulnerability
  • 2026-04-12: advisory: Vulnerability published by VulDB and NVD

References

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