CVE-2026-27514: Tenda F3 Plaintext Credential Exposure in Configuration Download

Published Feb 23, 2026
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Updated

Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router firmware V12.01.01.55multi contains a sensitive information exposure vulnerability in the configuration download functionality. The configuration download response includes the router password and administrative password in plaintext. The endpoint also omits appropriate Cache-Control directives, which can allow the response to be stored in client-side caches and recovered by other local users or processes with access to cached browser data.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router=V12.01.01.55_multi
All of the following
Tenda F3 Firmware<=12.01.01.55_multi
Tenda F3

Event History

Feb 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 10, 58134
Event
via FIRST·10:04 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-27514?

CVE-2026-27514 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of plaintext administrative credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-27514?

To remediate CVE-2026-27514, update your Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What kind of information is exposed in CVE-2026-27514?

CVE-2026-27514 exposes sensitive information, including the router and administrative passwords in plaintext.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-27514?

Users of Shenzhen Tenda F3 Wireless Router with firmware version V12.01.01.55_multi are affected by CVE-2026-27514.

5

Is CVE-2026-27514 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2026-27514 can be easily exploited if proper security measures are not taken to protect the router's configuration files.

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