CVE-2025-9748: Tenda CH22 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda CH22Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 57% 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:XExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda CH22 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Tenda CH22 devices from critical internal networks to limit potential lateral movement if compromised. 2. Disable or restrict remote management interfaces, especially the IPsec VPN configuration web interface, to trusted IP addresses only. 3. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or attempts to access /goform/IPSECsave endpoints. 4. Apply any vendor patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available; maintain close communication with Tenda for updates. 5. If patching is delayed, consider replacing affected devices with alternative routers from vendors with timely security support. 6. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect buffer overflow exploit attempts targeting Tenda routers. 7. Educate users about the risks of using vulnerable devices and encourage strong network hygiene practices. 8. Regularly audit VPN configurations and router firmware versions to ensure compliance with security policies.
Description
A vulnerability was determined in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. Affected by this issue is the function fromIpsecitem of the file /goform/IPSECsave of the component httpd. Executing manipulation of the argument ipsecno can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be performed from remote.