CVE-2025-15161CWE-119CWE-121

CVE-2025-15161

High · published December 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda WH450 could let attackers execute their own code remotely with just a crafty argument manipulation! ⚡ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef serves a dish that's way too big for the plate. If the waiter isn't careful, the whole meal spills over, and anyone can grab a taste of the chaos! If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to extensive network compromise. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or even turning your router into a pawn in a larger attack. It's a security nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef serves a dish that's way too big for the plate. If the waiter isn't careful, the whole meal spills over, and anyone can grab a taste of the chaos! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the delno argument in the /goform/PPTPUserSetting file, allowing remote attackers to trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, which can result in execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to extensive network compromise. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information or even turning your router into a pawn in a larger attack. It's a security nightmare waiting to happen! To mitigate this risk, update the Tenda WH450 firmware to version 1.0.0.19 or later immediately. Additionally, consider disabling remote management features if not needed and ensure your network is protected behind a strong firewall. Regularly monitor for further updates from Tenda! You've got this! Stay proactive and protect your network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01089 · 65.1th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer; CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2025-12-29T04:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
tenda/wh450_firmwareall versions—
References (5)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 DEC 23:02Z
    Tenda WH450 PPTPUserSetting stack-based overflow
    cvelistv5