CVE-2025-14656CWE-119CWE-120

CVE-2025-14656

High · published December 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty manipulation of the Tenda AC20's scheduling arguments could lead to a buffer overflow, turning your trusted router into an unwitting accomplice of remote attackers! Think of it like a dinner invitation where the host mistakes your dietary preferences — a small change in the guest list can lead to a chaotic meal! In this case, the router becomes overly accommodating, allowing the wrong guests to crash the party, with potentially catastrophic results. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, effectively taking control of your router. This means they could intercept traffic, alter configurations, or even launch further attacks on your network, leaving your devices exposed and at risk. It's like leaving your front door wide open and inviting all sorts of unwanted guests in!

Put simply

Think of it like a dinner invitation where the host mistakes your dietary preferences — a small change in the guest list can lead to a chaotic meal! In this case, the router becomes overly accommodating, allowing the wrong guests to crash the party, with potentially catastrophic results. This vulnerability exists in the httpd function of the Tenda AC20's scheduling feature, where manipulating the arguments `schedStartTime/schedEndTime` can result in buffer overflow, leading to potential remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, effectively taking control of your router. This means they could intercept traffic, alter configurations, or even launch further attacks on your network, leaving your devices exposed and at risk. It's like leaving your front door wide open and inviting all sorts of unwanted guests in! To safeguard your network, immediately update the Tenda AC20 firmware to the latest version. Review the manufacturer's site for patches, and consider disabling remote management features if they are not essential. Regularly audit your network to ensure no unauthorized access has occurred. You've got this! With these steps, you'll solidify your defenses and keep your network secure! 🛡️

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
0.00736 · 53.9th 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
2025-12-14T16:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tenda/ac20_firmwareall versions—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 DEC 11:02Z
    Tenda AC20 openSchedWifi httpd buffer overflow
    cvelistv5