CVE-2025-9088: Tenda AC20 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda AC20Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 60% 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 16 Aug 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 AC20 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate firmware upgrade: Organizations and users should verify if Tenda has released a patched firmware version addressing CVE-2025-9088 and apply it without delay. 2. Network segmentation: Isolate vulnerable Tenda AC20 devices from critical network segments to limit potential lateral movement in case of compromise. 3. Access control: Restrict remote management interfaces and disable unnecessary services or endpoints such as /goform/formSetVirtualSer to reduce the attack surface. 4. Intrusion detection: Deploy network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify anomalous traffic patterns targeting the vulnerable endpoint. 5. Vendor engagement: Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain official patches or mitigation guidance and confirm device inventory to identify all affected units. 6. Temporary workaround: If patches are unavailable, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative models or vendors that have addressed the vulnerability. 7. Awareness and training: Educate IT staff and end users about the risks of using outdated firmware and the importance of timely updates for network devices.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC20 16.03.08.12. This vulnerability affects the function save_virtualser_data of the file /goform/formSetVirtualSer. The manipulation of the argument list leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.