HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2026-04-02

CVE-2026-5349

trendnet tew-657brm_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2026-5349)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-5349 impacting trendnet tew-657brm_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-657BRM 1.00.1. The affected element is the function add_apcdb of the file /setup.cgi. The manipulation of the argument mac_pc_dba leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor confirms, that "[t]he product in question (...) has been discontinued and end of life since June 23, 2011, that is more than 14 years ago. We no longer provide support for this product, so we are not able to confirm the vulnerabilities. We will make an announcement on our website's product support page and notify customers who registered their products with us." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

📊 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 trendnet / tew-657brm_firmware
Affected Versions 1.00.1
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-2026-5349 impacting trendnet tew-657brm_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-5349.yaml
id: cve-2026-5349

info:
  name: trendnet tew-657brm_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-5349 affecting trendnet tew-657brm_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-657BRM 1.00.1. The affected element is the function add_apcdb of the file /setup.cgi. The manipulation ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-5349
  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-2026-5349
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2026-5349,trendnet,tew-657brm_firmware,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "tew-657brm_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-5349.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-5349
# Target: trendnet tew-657brm_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-2026-5349 (trendnet tew-657brm_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 trendnet tew-657brm_firmware scope (1.00.1).")
        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-2026-5349.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-5349
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install tew-657brm_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade tew-657brm_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update tew-657brm_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i tew-657brm_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i tew-657brm_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.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-5349 in trendnet tew-657brm_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trendnet tew-657brm_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-2026-5349?

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-2026-5349?

CVE-2026-5349 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-2026-5349
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor trendnet
Product tew-657brm_firmware
Published 2026-04-02
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H