CVE-2025-15253: Tenda M3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda M3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% 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 30 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-15253, organizations should first verify if they are using Tenda M3 routers with firmware version 1.0.0.13(4903). If so, immediate steps include isolating these devices from untrusted networks and restricting access to the /goform/exeCommand endpoint via firewall rules or access control lists to prevent remote exploitation. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit the impact of a compromised router. Monitoring network traffic for unusual activity or signs of exploitation attempts targeting this endpoint is recommended. Since no official patches are currently available, contacting Tenda support for firmware updates or advisories is critical. As a longer-term measure, consider replacing vulnerable devices with models that receive timely security updates. Additionally, implement network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this vulnerability once available. Regularly auditing router configurations and disabling unnecessary services can reduce the attack surface. Finally, educating network administrators about this vulnerability and ensuring incident response plans include router compromise scenarios will improve organizational readiness.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda M3 1.0.0.13(4903). The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /goform/exeCommand. Such manipulation of the argument cmdinput leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.