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CVE-2025-11356: Tenda AC23 · Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda AC23Source CVE Database V5

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Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% 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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 7 Oct 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Tenda AC23Affected
  • 16.03.07.0 – 16.03.07.52
53 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediate firmware upgrade: Organizations and users should monitor Tenda's official channels for patches addressing this vulnerability and apply updates promptly once released.
  2. Network segmentation: Isolate Tenda AC23 routers from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
  3. Access control: Restrict remote management interfaces and block access to the /goform/SetStaticRouteCfg endpoint via firewall rules or network ACLs.
  4. Intrusion detection: Deploy network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
  5. Disable remote administration: If not required, disable remote management features on the router to reduce exposure.
  6. Monitor logs and traffic: Continuously monitor router logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
  7. Vendor engagement: Engage with Tenda support for guidance and potential interim mitigations.
  8. Device replacement: Consider replacing vulnerable devices in high-security environments if patches are delayed or unavailable. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate containment, network-level controls, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability and device.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC23 up to 16.03.07.52. Affected by this issue is the function sscanf of the file /goform/SetStaticRouteCfg. The manipulation of the argument list results in buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used.

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