CVE-2025-12233CWE-119CWE-120

CVE-2025-12233

High · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A remote buffoonery is at play! A clever manipulation of the argument in the Tenda CH22's SafeUrlFilter could unleash a buffer overflow like a balloon popping at a birthday party! 🎉 Think of it like a clogged drain in a restaurant kitchen. If one too many ingredients are dumped down the sink, it overflows, causing a mess that disrupts everything. In this case, the argument manipulation can overwhelm your device's memory, leading to confusion and chaos. An attacker could remotely exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. This could mean unauthorized access to your network, loss of sensitive information, or even turning your device into part of a botnet. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a clogged drain in a restaurant kitchen. If one too many ingredients are dumped down the sink, it overflows, causing a mess that disrupts everything. In this case, the argument manipulation can overwhelm your device's memory, leading to confusion and chaos. This vulnerability stems from a flaw in the fromSafeUrlFilter function within the Tenda CH22’s firmware. By manipulating the 'page' argument, attackers can trigger a buffer overflow condition, allowing them to inject malicious code.

What to do

An attacker could remotely exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. This could mean unauthorized access to your network, loss of sensitive information, or even turning your device into part of a botnet. Absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, update your Tenda CH22 router firmware to version 1.0.0.2 or higher immediately. Additionally, review your network's security settings and consider implementing a firewall to monitor incoming connections. Don't wait! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your network safe! 🛡️

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
0.04714 · 91.8th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer; CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2025-10-27T11:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tenda/ch22_firmwareall versions—
References (6)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 06:22Z
    Tenda CH22 SafeUrlFilter fromSafeUrlFilter buffer overflow
    cvelistv5