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CVE-2025-5619: Tenda CH22 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 70% 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

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Jun 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
GitHubtenda/CH22pkg:github/tenda/CH22Other threatsAffected
  • =1.0.0.1
Fixed in–

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AI-suggested

1. Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Tenda CH22 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 2. Disable remote management interfaces on the router, especially the /goform/addUserName endpoint, if possible, to reduce the attack surface. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from or targeting Tenda CH22 devices, including unexpected outbound connections or anomalous HTTP requests to the vulnerable endpoint. 4. Implement strict firewall rules to restrict access to router management interfaces to trusted internal IP addresses only. 5. Regularly audit and inventory network devices to identify all Tenda CH22 routers running the vulnerable firmware version. 6. Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 7. Consider replacing vulnerable devices with more secure alternatives if patches are delayed or unavailable. 8. Educate IT staff about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for potential exploitation scenarios involving network infrastructure devices.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. This issue affects the function formaddUserName of the file /goform/addUserName. The manipulation of the argument Password leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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