CVE-2025-69764: Tenda AX3 firmware · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Jan 2026
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-69764, European organizations should first identify all Tenda AX3 routers running firmware version 16.03.12.11 or earlier. Since no official patches are currently available, organizations should monitor Tenda's official channels for firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them immediately upon release. In the interim, network segmentation should be enforced to isolate vulnerable routers from critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Disable or restrict IPTV-related services or features if not in use, reducing the attack surface. Implement strict firewall rules to limit inbound traffic to router management interfaces and IPTV service ports, ideally allowing only trusted IP addresses. Employ network intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to monitor for anomalous traffic patterns indicative of exploitation attempts targeting the formGetIptv function. Regularly audit router configurations and logs for signs of compromise. Educate IT staff and end-users about the risks and signs of router exploitation. Consider deploying alternative, more secure networking equipment if immediate patching is not feasible. Finally, maintain robust backup and recovery procedures to restore network functionality in case of compromise.
Description
Tenda AX3 firmware v16.03.12.11 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the formGetIptv function due to improper handling of the stbpvid stack buffer, which may result in memory corruption and remote code execution.