CVE-2025-11122: Tenda AC18 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC18Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% 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: 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC18 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate action should focus on monitoring Tenda’s official channels for firmware updates addressing CVE-2025-11122 and applying patches promptly once released. 2. Until patches are available, network administrators should restrict access to the router’s management interface, especially blocking inbound traffic to /goform/WizardHandle from untrusted networks. 3. Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable routers from critical internal systems, limiting lateral movement opportunities. 4. Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures targeting exploit attempts against this vulnerability. 5. Conduct regular network traffic analysis to detect anomalous requests targeting the WANT/mtuvalue parameter or unusual router behavior. 6. Educate users and IT staff about the risks of using outdated firmware and the importance of timely updates. 7. Consider replacing vulnerable Tenda AC18 devices with alternative hardware if patching is delayed or unsupported. 8. Employ strong network access controls and multi-factor authentication on management interfaces where possible to reduce risk from other attack vectors.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.19. This affects an unknown function of the file /goform/WizardHandle. The manipulation of the argument WANT/mtuvalue results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/noahze01/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC18/WizardHandle.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/noahze01/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC18/WizardHandle2.md (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)