CVE-2025-12225CWE-119CWE-121

CVE-2025-12225

High · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
63.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty stack-based buffer overflow is hiding in Tenda AC6, and it can be triggered remotely with a simple argument tweak! Think of it like a restaurant where a mischievous diner changes their order just a bit too much, causing the kitchen to overflow with orders they can’t handle. In this case, the vulnerable system can't manage the unexpected data, leading to chaos! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the device’s memory, potentially leading to remote code execution or system crashes. Imagine someone taking over your restaurant's kitchen and cooking whatever they want, with full control over the menu! This could compromise the security of your network and sensitive data.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a mischievous diner changes their order just a bit too much, causing the kitchen to overflow with orders they can’t handle. In this case, the vulnerable system can't manage the unexpected data, leading to chaos! This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of the 'shareSpeed' argument in the HTTP Request Handler, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. By sending a crafted request to the '/goform/WifiGuestSet' endpoint, an attacker can disrupt normal operations and potentially execute malicious code.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the device’s memory, potentially leading to remote code execution or system crashes. Imagine someone taking over your restaurant's kitchen and cooking whatever they want, with full control over the menu! This could compromise the security of your network and sensitive data. To safeguard against this vulnerability, update your Tenda AC6 firmware to the latest version and ensure proper validation of all incoming requests. Regularly audit your network devices to identify and mitigate potential threats. You’ve got this! With these steps, you’re on your way to securing your network like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01029 · 63.4th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer; CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2025-10-27T09:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tenda/ac6_firmwareall versions—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 05:02Z
    Tenda AC6 HTTP Request WifiGuestSet stack-based overflow
    cvelistv5