CVE-2026-15480 — A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-635BRM up to 1.00.03.¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-15480 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-635BRM up to 1.00.03.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-15480 |
| Severity | High (8.8) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-15480/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-635BRM up to 1.00.03. This affects the function start_httpd of the file /sbin/rc of the component Web Service. Such manipulation of the argument device_name leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor explains: "We are unable to confirm if the vulnerability exists. This item has been EOL since 2011. We will make an official announcement of possible vulnerabilities, and recommend users to switch devices." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-15480 |
| CVSS Score | 8.8 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-15480/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-15480
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/glkfc/IoT-Vulnerability/blob/main/TRENDnet/TRENDnet_TEW635BRM_device_name_BOF_EN.md
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15480
- https://vuldb.com/submit/838236
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/377787
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/377787/cti
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-12T20:54:47.499877336
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-15480?¶
CVE-2026-15480 is a High (8.8) vulnerability: A vulnerability was identified in Trendnet TEW-635BRM up to 1.00.03.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-15480?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-15480?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.