CVE-2026-0640 (GCVE-0-2026-0640)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-06 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-23 08:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Tenda AC23 PowerSaveSet sscanf buffer overflow
Summary
A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. This affects the function sscanf of the file /goform/PowerSaveSet. Executing a manipulation of the argument Time can lead to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-06 18:08 UTC
Assigner
References
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| https://vuldb.com/?id.339683 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
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| https://vuldb.com/?submit.731772 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/xyh4ck/iot_poc/blob/main/Tenda… | broken-linkexploit |
| https://github.com/xyh4ck/iot_poc/blob/main/Tenda… | broken-linkexploit |
| https://www.tenda.com.cn/ | product |
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