PatchTheCVECVE-2026-6016: A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC9 15.03.02.13
CVE-2026-6016 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ac9 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC9 15.03.02.13. The affected element is the function decodePwd of the file /goform/WizardHandle of the component POST Request Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument WANS results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-6016?
ac9 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-6016 being exploited?
CVE-2026-6016 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-6016 affect?
CVE-2026-6016 affects ac9 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC9 15.03.02.13. The affected element is the function decodePwd of the file /goform/WizardHandle of the component POST Request Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument WANS results in stack-based
How urgent is CVE-2026-6016?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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