CVE-2026-3976 Tenda W3 POST Parameter WifiMacFilterSet formWifiMacFilterSet stack-based overflow

High 8.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda W3 router via crafted POST parameters, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-3976?

CVE-2026-3976 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda W3, published on 12 Mar 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A weakness has been identified in Tenda W3 1.0.0.3(2204). Impacted is the function formWifiMacFilterSet of the file /goform/WifiMacFilterSet of the component POST Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument index/GO can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-121, CWE-787, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3976?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3976?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3976 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-3976 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-3976 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-956f-fcv4-hgpq.

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