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CVE-2026-10179: TRENDnet TEW-432BRP formSetWlanEncrypt stack-based overflow

A flaw has been found in TRENDnet TEW-432BRP 3.10B20. This issue affects the function formSetWlanEncrypt of the file /goform/formSetWlanEncrypt. This manipulation of the argument webpage causes stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor explains: "This product has been EOL for 15 years (since 2009). As the item has been EOL for such a long time, we are not able to replicate or fix any vulnerabilities." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CriticalCVSS 9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a critical flaw in an obsolete TRENDnet TEW-432BRP router firmware. A remote authenticated attacker could trigger a memory corruption condition affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. TRENDnet says the product has been end-of-life since 2009 and cannot be fixed, so replacement is the practical path.

Executive priority

Treat this as urgent asset retirement rather than routine patching. The device is long out of support, the reported impact is severe, and a public exploit is referenced. Prioritize discovery, isolation, and replacement.

Technical view

CVE-2026-10179 is a stack-based buffer overflow in formSetWlanEncrypt within /goform/formSetWlanEncrypt on TRENDnet TEW-432BRP 3.10B20. The reported trigger is manipulation of the webpage argument. CVSS v2 is 9.0 with network access, low complexity, single authentication, and complete C/I/A impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure should be limited to organizations still operating TRENDnet TEW-432BRP firmware 3.10B20. Risk is higher where the router management surface is reachable from untrusted networks or shared credentials allow authenticated access.

Exploitation context

Sources state a public exploit exists and may be used. KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation in the wild. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required.

Researcher notes

The record cites CWE-119 and CWE-121. Evidence supports a remotely reachable authenticated stack overflow in the WLAN encryption handler. Public exploit availability is reported, but active exploitation is not established by KEV or the provided sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and replace affected TEW-432BRP devices running 3.10B20.
  • Check TRENDnet guidance, but expect no vendor patch for this EOL product.
  • Remove affected devices from internet-reachable or untrusted management paths.
  • Restrict authenticated administration to trusted operators and networks.
  • Monitor for suspicious access to /goform/formSetWlanEncrypt.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory network devices for TRENDnet TEW-432BRP hardware.
  • Confirm firmware version, specifically 3.10B20.
  • Review whether the management interface is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Check access logs for requests to /goform/formSetWlanEncrypt.
  • Track CVE and vendor references for any updated guidance.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
7

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-119: Exact CWE lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9 (2.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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4CVSS vectors
6Timeline events
1ADP providers
6Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

4 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9CVSS 2.0CriticalAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:POC/RL:ND/RC:UR810VulDB
8.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:R2.85.9VulDB
8.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:X/RC:R2.85.9VulDB
8.7CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P——VulDB

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.7High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2026-10179Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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    Advisory disclosed

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    VulDB entry created

  3. CVE reservedCVE Program

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  5. CVE publishedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
TRENDnetTEW-432BRP3.10B20Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-119CWE-121

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