CVE-2025-11120: Tenda AC8 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC8Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 3.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 90% 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 28 Sep 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC8 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately monitor for firmware updates from Tenda addressing CVE-2025-11120 and apply patches as soon as they become available.
- Until patches are released, restrict access to the router’s management interface by implementing firewall rules that limit access to trusted IP addresses only.
- Disable remote management features on the Tenda AC8 routers if not strictly necessary.
- Employ network segmentation to isolate router management interfaces from general user networks and the internet.
- Conduct network traffic monitoring to detect anomalous requests targeting /goform/SetServerConfig or unusual buffer overflow indicators.
- Educate IT staff and users about the risks and signs of router compromise.
- Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records if patching is delayed.
- Implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability once available.
- Regularly audit router configurations and firmware versions across the organization to ensure compliance and timely updates.
Description
A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC8 16.03.34.06. The affected element is the function formSetServerConfig of the file /goform/SetServerConfig. Executing manipulation can lead to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.