CVE-2025-6886: Tenda AC5 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC5Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% 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 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 AC5 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include isolating Tenda AC5 devices from direct exposure to the internet by placing them behind firewalls or NAT devices that restrict access to the /goform/openSchedWifi endpoint. Network administrators should disable remote management features on these routers if enabled. Monitoring network traffic for unusual requests targeting the vulnerable endpoint can help detect exploitation attempts early. Organizations should also consider replacing affected Tenda AC5 routers with models from vendors with timely security update practices. Applying strict network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised router and enforcing strong network access controls will reduce risk. Finally, staying informed about vendor updates and applying patches promptly once available is critical.
Description
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda AC5 15.03.06.47 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /goform/openSchedWifi. The manipulation of the argument schedStartTime/schedEndTime leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
References
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com (opens in a new tab)
- lavender-bicycle-a5a.notion.site/Tenda-AC5-setSchedWifi_schedEndTime-21d53a41781f80fb8a90f08898e8d404?source=copy_link (opens in a new tab)
- lavender-bicycle-a5a.notion.site/Tenda-AC5-setSchedWifi_schedStartTime-21d53a41781f803f97eeddd9828c5c84?source=copy_link (opens in a new tab)
- tenda.com.cn (opens in a new tab)