CVE-2025-5852: Tenda AC6 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC6Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 63% 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 9 Jun 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC6 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-5852 effectively, European organizations and users should: 1) Immediately check for firmware updates from Tenda addressing this vulnerability and apply patches as soon as they become available. 2) If patches are not yet released, consider temporarily disabling the PPTP user list configuration interface or restricting access to the /goform/setPptpUserList endpoint via firewall rules or network segmentation to limit exposure. 3) Employ network-level protections such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) configured to detect anomalous requests targeting this endpoint. 4) Replace vulnerable Tenda AC6 devices with more secure alternatives if patching is delayed or unsupported. 5) Monitor network traffic for signs of exploitation attempts, including unusual outbound connections or command execution patterns. 6) Educate users about the risks of using outdated router firmware and encourage regular updates. 7) For organizations, enforce strict network access controls and consider VPN usage to reduce exposure of vulnerable devices to the internet. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on immediate containment, proactive monitoring, and device lifecycle management.
Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda AC6 15.03.05.16. Affected is the function formSetPPTPUserList of the file /goform/setPptpUserList. The manipulation of the argument list leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.