CVE-2025-12595: Tenda AC23 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC23Source 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 65% 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 2 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC23 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch at the time of disclosure, organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include restricting access to the router's management interface by limiting exposure to trusted networks only, such as through firewall rules or VPNs. Disabling remote management features on the Tenda AC23 device can reduce the attack surface. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate vulnerable devices from critical assets. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity targeting the /goform/SetVirtualServerCfg endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts. Applying strict input validation and anomaly detection on network gateways may provide additional protection. Organizations should also maintain up-to-date inventories of affected devices and plan for firmware updates as soon as patches become available from the vendor. Where possible, replacing vulnerable hardware with more secure alternatives should be considered. Regular security assessments and penetration testing can help identify residual risks related to this vulnerability.
Description
A weakness has been identified in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. This impacts the function formSetVirtualSer of the file /goform/SetVirtualServerCfg. This manipulation of the argument list causes buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.