VU#213560: Tenda firmware (multiple versions) contains hidden authentication backdoor

Summary

Overview Several versions of Tenda firmware contain an undocumented authentication backdoor that grants administrative access to the devices' web management interfaces. An attacker can expoit this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-11405, to bypass the password verification process and obtain full administrative control without valid credentials. Affected Versions: * US_FH1201V1.0BR_V1.2.0.14(408)_EN_TD * US_W15EV1.0br_V15.11.0.5(1068_1567_841)_EN_TDE * US_AC10V1.0re_V15.03.06.46_multi_TDE01 * US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.48_multi_TDE01 * US_AC6V2.0RTL_V15.03.06.51_multi_T Description Tenda is a supplier of home and business network devices such as routers, switches, wireless access points, and video surveillance equipment. Most of these devices include web-based interfaces that allow users to perform configuration and management operations... Related CVEs: CVE-2026-11405.

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