CVE-2025-12232: Tenda CH22 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 92% 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|
GitHubtenda/CH22pkg:github/tenda/CH22Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate network-level mitigation: Block or restrict access to the /goform/SafeClientFilter endpoint from untrusted networks, especially the internet, using firewall rules or access control lists.
- Network segmentation: Isolate vulnerable Tenda CH22 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual or suspicious requests targeting /goform/SafeClientFilter, employing intrusion detection/prevention systems with custom signatures.
- Disable remote management features on the router if not strictly necessary, reducing exposure to remote attacks.
- Regularly check for firmware updates or security advisories from Tenda and apply patches as soon as they become available.
- If patching is delayed, consider replacing vulnerable devices with models from vendors with stronger security track records.
- Educate users about the risks of using outdated router firmware and encourage secure configuration practices.
- Employ network anomaly detection tools to identify potential exploitation attempts early.
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function fromSafeClientFilter of the file /goform/SafeClientFilter. Performing a manipulation of the argument page results in buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.