HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-03-27

CVE-2026-4974

tenda ac7_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-4974)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-4974 impacting tenda ac7_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A flaw has been found in Tenda AC7 15.03.06.44. Affected by this issue is the function fromSetSysTime of the file /goform/SetSysTimeCfg of the component POST Request Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Time can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product tenda / ac7_firmware
Affected Versions 15.03.06.44
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-4974 impacting tenda ac7_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-4974.yaml
id: cve-2026-4974

info:
  name: tenda ac7_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-4974 affecting tenda ac7_firmware.
    Evaluation: A flaw has been found in Tenda AC7 15.03.06.44. Affected by this issue is the function fromSetSysTime of the file /goform/SetSysTimeCfg of the compone...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-4974
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-4974
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2026-4974,tenda,ac7_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ac7_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-4974.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-4974
# Target: tenda ac7_firmware | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-4974 (tenda ac7_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against tenda ac7_firmware scope (15.03.06.44).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-4974.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-4974
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ac7_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ac7_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ac7_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ac7_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ac7_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-4974 in tenda ac7_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update tenda ac7_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-4974?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-4974?

CVE-2026-4974 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-4974
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor tenda
Product ac7_firmware
Published 2026-03-27
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H