CVE-2025-10838: Tenda AC21 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC21Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC21 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately verify if their Tenda AC21 routers are running the affected firmware version 16.03.08.16. In the interim, it is advisable to restrict remote management access to the router by disabling WAN-side administration or limiting access to trusted IP addresses only. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems. Deploying network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this exploit can help detect and block attack attempts. Additionally, replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with timely security support should be considered for long-term risk reduction. Regularly auditing network devices and maintaining an asset inventory will aid in rapid identification and response to such vulnerabilities.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC21 16.03.08.16. The affected element is the function sub_45BB10 of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC21/Tenda%20AC21%20Buffer%20overflow.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC21/Tenda%20AC21%20Buffer%20overflow.md (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)