CVE-2025-12271CWE-119CWE-120

CVE-2025-12271

High · published October 27, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
62.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky buffer overflow in Tenda CH22 could turn your router into a playground for attackers! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where one wrong ingredient can cause chaos — if a chef mistakenly adds too much salt (or data), it might overflow into everyone else's dish, ruining the meal. Similarly, this bug can let attackers manipulate data beyond its limits, causing a ripple effect. If exploited, an attacker could launch a remote attack, potentially crashing your router or gaining unauthorized access to your network — a recipe for disaster! Imagine someone crashing your dinner party by setting off the smoke alarm; it’s not just inconvenient, it's severely disruptive.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where one wrong ingredient can cause chaos — if a chef mistakenly adds too much salt (or data), it might overflow into everyone else's dish, ruining the meal. Similarly, this bug can let attackers manipulate data beyond its limits, causing a ripple effect. This vulnerability in Tenda CH22 allows attackers to exploit the function fromRouteStatic by manipulating the argument 'page', leading to a buffer overflow that could be remotely executed. This means they can send crafted requests that overwhelm the system's memory.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could launch a remote attack, potentially crashing your router or gaining unauthorized access to your network — a recipe for disaster! Imagine someone crashing your dinner party by setting off the smoke alarm; it’s not just inconvenient, it's severely disruptive. To patch this vulnerability, update your Tenda CH22 to the latest firmware version available. It's critical to monitor any unusual traffic and conduct regular security audits to ensure your network remains secure. You've got this! Follow these steps to 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
0.01006 · 62.7th 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
2025-10-27T16:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tenda/ch22_firmwareall versions—
References (6)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 OCT 12:02Z
    Tenda CH22 RouteStatic fromRouteStatic buffer overflow
    cvelistv5