Vulnerability · Published May 2, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB
CVE-2026-7606TRENDnet TEW-821DAP Firmware Update new_gui_update_firmware data authenticity
Low 3.7
In plain English
A low-severity insufficient verification of data authenticity in TEW-821DAP from TRENDnet. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 14% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
A weakness has been identified in TRENDnet TEW-821DAP 1.12B01. This issue affects the function find_hwid/new_gui_update_firmware of the component Firmware Update Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument dest can lead to insufficient verification of data authenticity. The attack can be launched remotely. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is assessed as difficult. The vendor explains: "That firmware version will only work on our hardware version v1.xR. We have already EOL that product 8 years ago and are no longer selling". This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TRENDnet | TEW-821DAP | 1.12B01 |
Weakness: CWE-345 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:X/RL:X/RC:R
References
- VDB-360563 | TRENDnet TEW-821DAP Firmware Update new_gui_update_firmware data authenticity vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-360563 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signature, permissions-required
- Submit #806213 | Trendnet TEW-821DAP v1.12B01 CWE-287 Improper Authentication third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/IOTRes/IOT_Firmware_Update/blob/main/Trendnet/TEW-821DAP_Auth.md patch