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, 11:42 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
- Immediate network segmentation: Isolate Tenda CH22 devices from critical internal networks to limit potential lateral movement if compromised.
- Disable or restrict remote management interfaces, especially the IPsec VPN configuration web interface, to trusted IP addresses only.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or attempts to access /goform/IPSECsave endpoints.
- Apply any vendor patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available; maintain close communication with Tenda for updates.
- If patching is delayed, consider replacing affected devices with alternative routers from vendors with timely security support.
- Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect buffer overflow exploit attempts targeting Tenda routers.
- Educate users about the risks of using vulnerable devices and encourage strong network hygiene practices.
- 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.