CVE-2026-5991 Tenda F451 WrlExtraSet formWrlExtraSet stack-based overflow

High 8.7 Published Updated

A remote attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda F451 router's WrlExtraSet form, potentially leading to arbitrary 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-2026-5991?

CVE-2026-5991 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda F451, published on 9 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda F451 1.0.0.7. Affected by this issue is the function formWrlExtraSet of the file /goform/WrlExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument GO results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

Weakness: CWE-121, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda F451 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5991 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-2026-5991 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5991 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rv6j-fg2j-q2fj.

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