Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-31756 is a reported memory-safety flaw in Tenda AC11 routers running firmware through 02.03.01.104_CN. A malicious request to a WAN-type configuration endpoint may let an attacker run code on the device. Public sources do not provide CVSS, a named patch, or evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority edge-device risk if Tenda AC11 routers are present. The business urgency depends on exposure: internet-reachable administration sharply increases concern. If no vendor fix exists, replacement or isolation may be the practical control.
Technical view
The CVE describes a stack buffer overflow in /gofrom/setwanType on Tenda AC11 firmware through 02.03.01.104_CN. Attacker-controlled input is copied into a stack variable, creating possible arbitrary code execution. The record has no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or vendor remediation details in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations or sites using Tenda AC11 devices on firmware through 02.03.01.104_CN, especially where router management or related endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle states arbitrary code execution may be possible via a crafted POST request. CISA KEV status is false, and the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the CVE record names the endpoint, affected firmware ceiling, and stack overflow behavior, but lacks CVSS, CPEs, CWE mapping, and remediation. Avoid assuming broader Tenda models or other firmware branches are affected without vendor or researcher confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Tenda AC11 routers and record firmware versions.
- Check Tenda support channels for fixed firmware or replacement guidance.
- Disable WAN-side or untrusted access to router management interfaces.
- Restrict administration to trusted networks or VPN access only.
- Replace affected devices if no supported fixed firmware is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Tenda AC11 devices run firmware through 02.03.01.104_CN.
- Review network exposure of router management interfaces and configuration endpoints.
- Verify remote administration is disabled or restricted to trusted sources.
- Review router logs for unexpected administration or configuration changes.
- Document vendor guidance found before applying firmware or replacement actions.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/Yu3H0/IoT_CVE/tree/main/Tenda/CVE_1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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