CVE-2026-11493 Tenda AC15 Samba smb.conf weak password
Weak password requirements in the Samba configuration of Tenda AC15 routers allow local attackers to bypass authentication controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-11493?
CVE-2026-11493 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tenda AC15, published on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC15 15.03.05.19. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /etc_ro/smb.conf of the component Samba. Executing a manipulation can lead to weak password requirements. The attack is only possible within the local network. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Weakness: CWE-521
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-11493?
How do I fix CVE-2026-11493?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-11493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-11493 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-11493 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r2vf-hwwr-q9jg.