CVE-2025-12209: Tenda O3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda O3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% 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 27 Oct 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
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-12209, organizations should immediately implement the following specific measures: 1) Monitor vendor communications closely for official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 2) If patches are not yet available, restrict access to the router’s management interface by limiting exposure to trusted networks only, using firewall rules or network segmentation to block external access to the /goform/setDhcpConfig endpoint. 3) Disable remote management features on the Tenda O3 device if not strictly necessary, reducing the attack surface. 4) Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) to monitor for suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint and block or alert on such traffic. 5) Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise or anomalous activity. 6) Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with more robust security update practices if long-term patching is uncertain. 7) Educate users on the risks and encourage strong network security hygiene, including changing default credentials and using strong passwords. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate risk reduction and proactive detection until official patches are deployed.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda O3 1.0.0.10(2478). Affected is the function SetValue/GetValue of the file /goform/setDhcpConfig. Executing a manipulation of the argument dhcpEn can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.