CVE-2025-12234: Tenda CH22 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 64% 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubtenda/CH22pkg:github/tenda/CH22Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately implement network-level controls to restrict access to Tenda CH22 devices, such as firewall rules limiting management interface exposure to trusted IP addresses only. Disabling remote management features or restricting them to secure VPN connections can reduce attack surface. Continuous monitoring of network traffic for anomalous requests targeting /goform/SafeMacFilter or unusual buffer overflow indicators is recommended. Network segmentation should be enforced to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should engage with Tenda support for updates and advisories. Where possible, upgrading to newer, unaffected firmware versions or replacing vulnerable devices with more secure alternatives is advised. Incident response plans should include detection and remediation procedures for exploitation attempts. Additionally, applying intrusion prevention systems (IPS) signatures targeting this vulnerability can help block exploit attempts.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. This affects the function fromSafeMacFilter of the file /goform/SafeMacFilter. The manipulation of the argument page leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.