CVE-2025-11356: Tenda AC23 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC23Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- 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:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 7 Oct 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 AC23 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediate firmware upgrade: Organizations and users should monitor Tenda's official channels for patches addressing this vulnerability and apply updates promptly once released.
- Network segmentation: Isolate Tenda AC23 routers from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
- Access control: Restrict remote management interfaces and block access to the /goform/SetStaticRouteCfg endpoint via firewall rules or network ACLs.
- Intrusion detection: Deploy network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
- Disable remote administration: If not required, disable remote management features on the router to reduce exposure.
- Monitor logs and traffic: Continuously monitor router logs and network traffic for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Vendor engagement: Engage with Tenda support for guidance and potential interim mitigations.
- 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.