CVE-2025-9298: Tenda M3 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda M3Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 67% 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 21 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 M3 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Tenda M3 routers from critical network segments to limit lateral movement if compromised. 2. Disable or restrict remote management interfaces on the router to prevent external exploitation. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from or targeting the router, including scanning for attempts to exploit /goform/QuickIndex. 4. 5. Employ network intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures for this specific exploit once available. 6. Educate users about the risks of using outdated router firmware and encourage regular updates. 7. For organizations with many such devices, conduct an inventory and vulnerability assessment to identify and prioritize remediation of affected routers.
Description
A flaw has been found in Tenda M3 1.0.0.12. Affected is the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. Executing manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.