CVE-2025-5855: Tenda AC6 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC6Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 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: 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda AC6 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate identification of all Tenda AC6 routers running firmware version 15.03.05.16 within the network is essential. 2. Disable remote management features on the router to reduce exposure to external attacks. 3. Restrict access to the /goform/SetRebootTimer endpoint by implementing network-level controls such as firewall rules or access control lists (ACLs) to limit access to trusted IP addresses only. 4. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns or attempts to exploit the rebootTime parameter. 5. Contact Tenda support or regularly check official channels for firmware updates or patches addressing CVE-2025-5855 and apply them promptly once available. 6. As a temporary measure, consider replacing vulnerable routers with devices from vendors with timely security update practices. 7. Educate IT staff about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include steps for router compromise scenarios. 8. Employ network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems to limit potential damage.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda AC6 15.03.05.16. This affects the function formSetRebootTimer of the file /goform/SetRebootTimer. The manipulation of the argument rebootTime leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.