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CVE-2025-69766: Tenda AX3 firmware · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 56% 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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 21 Jan 2026

  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

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately isolate Tenda AX3 routers from untrusted networks and restrict management interfaces to trusted IP addresses only.
  2. Disable IPTV-related services or features if not required, reducing the attack surface associated with the vulnerable formGetIptv function.
  3. Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised router and prevent lateral movement.
  4. Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns or attempts to exploit the vulnerability, using IDS/IPS solutions with updated signatures.
  5. Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain firmware updates or patches as soon as they become available.
  6. If patching is delayed, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware from vendors with timely security support.
  7. Educate IT staff about the vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving router compromise.
  8. Regularly audit network devices for firmware versions and known vulnerabilities to maintain situational awareness.

Description

Tenda AX3 firmware v16.03.12.11 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in the formGetIptv function due to improper handling of the citytag stack buffer, which may result in memory corruption and remote code execution.

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