Sources: National Vulnerability Database, CVE.org, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS
CVE-2026-129351 Overview
A security vulnerability has been detected in TRENDnet TEW-657BRM 1.00.1. This vulnerability affects the function sprintf of the file /setup.cgi of the component mini_httpd. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor explains: ""I am not able to confirm if such vulnerability exists as the product has been EOL for more than 15 years. We will send out an announcement letting customers know." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Critical Impact
Affected Products
- TRENDnet TEW-657BRM: see the vendor advisory for the exact affected versions
Discovery Timeline
- 2026-11-14: CVE-2026-129351 published to the National Vulnerability Database by cna@vuldb.com
- 2026-11-14: last updated in the NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-129351
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-129351 is a Memory Buffer Errors weakness (CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-787: Out of Bounds Write) in TRENDnet TEW-657BRM. Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
With a CVSS base score of 9.3, apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Root Cause
The weakness is classified as CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors, CWE-787: Out of Bounds Write. The program reads or writes outside the memory it should.
Attack Vector
Based on the CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs no login, and needs no user interaction. Attack complexity is low complexity.
No exploitation in the wild is confirmed by CISA at the time of the last update. Check the references below for any vendor or researcher proof of concept.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-129351
Detection Strategies
- Inventory every instance of TRENDnet TEW-657BRM and compare the running version with the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Run an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner ships a check for this CVE.
Monitoring Recommendations
- Forward TRENDnet TEW-657BRM application, access and audit logs to your SIEM for retrospective hunting.
- Alert on new processes, configuration changes or outbound connections from the affected service.
- Track the vendor advisory and the CISA KEV catalog for changes in exploitation status.
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-129351
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the fixed version of TRENDnet TEW-657BRM named in the vendor advisory.
- Prioritize internet facing and business critical instances first.
- Rescan after the change to confirm the exposure is closed.
Patch Information
Use the fixed version listed in the vendor advisory for TRENDnet TEW-657BRM.
Workarounds
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and place it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
CWE References
- CWE-119: Memory Buffer Errors More CVEs with this weakness
- CWE-787: Out of Bounds Write More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
This entry is built directly from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS data. Verify fixed versions in the vendor advisory before you deploy.
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