CVE-2026-2181CWE-119CWE-121

Tenda RX3 openSchedWifi stack-based overflow

High · published February 8, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A remote attack can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda RX3! Just tweaking the schedStartTime/schedEndTime parameters is all it takes! 😱 Think of it like a chef misusing a recipe that throws too many ingredients into a pot — eventually, it overflows and creates a mess in the kitchen. Here, the argument manipulation leads to a similar overflow, but in the software's memory instead! An attacker could trigger this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially gaining control over the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to your network or even allow the attacker to manipulate the settings—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef misusing a recipe that throws too many ingredients into a pot — eventually, it overflows and creates a mess in the kitchen. Here, the argument manipulation leads to a similar overflow, but in the software's memory instead! The flaw resides in the /goform/openSchedWifi component of Tenda RX3 version 16.03.13.11, where improper handling of the schedStartTime/schedEndTime arguments can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow, enabling exploitation without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could trigger this vulnerability to execute code remotely, potentially gaining control over the device. This could lead to unauthorized access to your network or even allow the attacker to manipulate the settings—absolutely devastating! Immediate remediation involves updating the Tenda RX3 to the latest firmware version that includes the patch for this vulnerability. Additionally, consider changing the device's default settings to bolster security until you upgrade. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay ahead of the curve and secure your devices, ensuring your network remains safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
EPSS
0.00663 · 51.1th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer; CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2026-02-08T19:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 FEB 19:32Z
    Tenda RX3 openSchedWifi stack-based overflow
    cvelistv5