CVE-2025-15046: Tenda WH450 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda WH450Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
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:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Dec 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 WH450 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate firmware upgrade: Check with Tenda for an official patch or firmware update addressing CVE-2025-15046 and apply it as soon as it becomes available. 2. Network segmentation: Isolate affected Tenda WH450 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 3. Disable PPTP client functionality: If the /goform/PPTPClient endpoint is not required, disable the PPTP client feature or block access to this endpoint via firewall rules to reduce attack surface. 4. Restrict management access: Limit remote management interfaces to trusted IP addresses and disable WAN-side management to prevent external exploitation. 5. Monitor network traffic: Implement intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect anomalous HTTP requests targeting /goform/PPTPClient or unusual traffic patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Device replacement: For environments where patching is not feasible or timely, consider replacing affected devices with models that have no known vulnerabilities. 7. Incident response readiness: Prepare to respond to potential compromises by backing up configurations, logging device activity, and having a recovery plan in place. 8. Vendor communication: Maintain communication with Tenda for updates and advisories related to this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda WH450 1.0.0.18. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /goform/PPTPClient of the component HTTP Request Handler. Such manipulation of the argument netmsk leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/z472421519/BinaryAudit/blob/main/PoC/BOF/Tenda_WH450/PPTPClient/PPTPClient.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/z472421519/BinaryAudit/blob/main/PoC/BOF/Tenda_WH450/PPTPClient/PPTPClient.md (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)