High · published December 29, 2025
⚡ A bait-and-switch in your router! The Tenda WH450 has a sneaky buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited remotely just by tweaking a specific page argument. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows a customer to hijack the chef's special dish just by asking for a small tweak—this could lead to unexpected, possibly disastrous results in the kitchen! If an attacker manipulates the argument on the vulnerable page, they could execute malicious code and gain control over the router. This means they could potentially intercept your traffic, change settings, or even plant malware—absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows a customer to hijack the chef's special dish just by asking for a small tweak—this could lead to unexpected, possibly disastrous results in the kitchen! This vulnerability occurs in the Tenda WH450's /goform/RouteStatic file, where a stack-based buffer overflow can be triggered by incorrect handling of input arguments. This opens the door for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device.
If an attacker manipulates the argument on the vulnerable page, they could execute malicious code and gain control over the router. This means they could potentially intercept your traffic, change settings, or even plant malware—absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your Tenda WH450 to the latest firmware version to close this gap. If updates aren't available, consider isolating the device from sensitive networks or replacing it entirely to prevent potential exploits. You've got this! Stay vigilant, and follow these steps to secure your router and your network. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tenda/wh450_firmware | all versions | — |