How severe is CVE-2026-82695?

CVE-2026-82695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-82695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-82695?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-82695 published?

CVE-2026-82695 was published on 2026-08-31.

CVE-2026-82695

CVE-2026-82695 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2026-08-31
Last modified: 2026-08-31

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /goform/telnet of the component Telnet Handler. The manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-82695?: A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /goform/telnet of the component Telnet Handler. The manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
How severe is CVE-2026-82695?: CVE-2026-82695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-82695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-82695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-82695 published?: CVE-2026-82695 was published on 2026-08-31.

References

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