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CVE-2025-9443: Tenda CH22 · Buffer Overflow

Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5

0

Public exploit available · CVSS 8.7 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
8.7High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 26 Aug 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Tenda CH22Affected
  • =1.0.0.1
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately identify and inventory all Tenda CH22 routers running firmware version 1.0.0.1 within their networks. Until an official patch is released, the following specific mitigations are recommended: 1) Restrict remote access to router management interfaces by implementing firewall rules that limit access to trusted IP addresses only. 2) Disable remote management features if not required. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual activity targeting the /goform/editUserName endpoint, using intrusion detection systems or custom signatures. 4) Employ network segmentation to isolate vulnerable routers from critical systems. 5) Consider replacing affected devices with models from vendors with timely security updates if patching is not imminent. 6) Stay informed on vendor advisories for patch releases and apply updates promptly. 7) Educate users about the risks of using default or outdated firmware and encourage regular device maintenance. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and device lifecycle management specific to this vulnerability.

Description

A flaw has been found in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. This vulnerability affects the function formeditUserName of the file /goform/editUserName. Executing manipulation of the argument new_account can lead to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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