CVE-2025-15255: Tenda W6-S · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda W6-SSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.3 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 91% 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 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-2025-15255, organizations should first check for and apply any official firmware updates or patches released by Tenda addressing this vulnerability. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate vulnerable routers from critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Deploying web application firewalls or intrusion prevention systems capable of detecting and blocking malformed HTTP requests with suspicious Cookie headers can help prevent exploitation attempts. Monitoring network traffic for unusual HTTP requests targeting the router’s management interface is recommended. Additionally, consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with a stronger security track record if patching is not feasible. Educating users about the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet and enforcing strong network access controls will further reduce attack surface. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should include checks for this vulnerability to ensure ongoing protection.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda W6-S 1.0.0.4(510). This impacts an unknown function of the file /bin/httpd of the component R7websSsecurityHandler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Cookie can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.