CVE-2025-8180: Tenda CH22 · Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · 10% EPSS · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 10.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% 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 26 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|
GitHubtenda/CH22pkg:github/tenda/CH22Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Tenda CH22 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
- Access control: Restrict remote access to the management interface of affected devices using firewall rules or VPNs, allowing only trusted IP addresses.
- Monitoring and detection: Implement network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) and log monitoring to identify suspicious activity targeting /goform/deleteUserName endpoints or anomalous traffic patterns.
- Device replacement or upgrade: If possible, replace affected Tenda CH22 routers with devices from vendors that have released patches or are not vulnerable.
- Vendor engagement: Engage with Tenda for official patches or firmware updates and apply them promptly once available.
- Disable unnecessary services: If feasible, disable remote management features or services that expose the vulnerable endpoint.
- Incident response readiness: Prepare for potential exploitation by updating incident response plans and ensuring backups and recovery procedures are in place. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on network architecture changes, access restrictions, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability and device.
Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function formdeleteUserName of the file /goform/deleteUserName. The manipulation of the argument old_account leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.