What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-29217?

CVE-2025-29217 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of W18E Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-29217?

Organizations using Tenda W18E v2.0 v16.01.0.11 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-29217, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-29217?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-29217. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-29217?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

W18E Firmware CVE-2025-29217

MEDIUM

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2025-03-20 cve@mitre.org

Tenda Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Denial Of Service W18E Firmware

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 25, 2025 - 17:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Tenda W18E v2.0 v16.01.0.11 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the wifiSSID parameter at /goform/setModules. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.

AnalysisAI

Tenda W18E v2.0 v16.01.0.11 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the wifiSSID parameter at /goform/setModules. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Tenda W18E v2.0 v16.01.0.11 was discovered to contain a stack overflow in the wifiSSID parameter at /goform/setModules. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.