Is CVE-2026-82693 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82693 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-82693?

Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 10, published 31 August 2026.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82693?

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-2026-82693 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-82693?

Check whether you run Tenda AC1206 at an affected version. 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.

CVE-2026-82693: Tenda AC1206 authentication bypass in web UI telnet function

CVE-2026-82693 · Severity: critical · CVSS 10 · Published 2026-08-31

The Tenda AC1206 WiFi router contains a vulnerability in its web-based administrative interface that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the device. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to reconfigure the router, redirect network traffic, or launch further attacks against connected devices on the network.

Technologies: Tenda AC1206. Vendors: Tenda.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-82693 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-82693 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-82693?: Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 10, published 31 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Tenda AC1206 15.03.06.23.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-82693?: 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-2026-82693 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-82693?: Check whether you run Tenda AC1206 at an affected version. 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

The vulnerability exists in the TendaTelnet function within the /goform/telnet endpoint of the web UI component in Tenda AC1206 firmware version 15.03.06.23. The flaw is a missing authentication check that allows unauthenticated, remotely reachable HTTP requests to execute telnet-related functionality without proper credential verification. An attacker with network access to the device can manipulate the vulnerable function to bypass authentication controls. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and a proof-of-concept is available.

Affected products

Tenda AC1206 15.03.06.23

Timeline

2026-08-31: disclosed
other: Exploit code published on GitHub

References

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