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Tenda AC10 CVE-2025-67073

CRITICAL
Classic Buffer Overflow (CWE-120)
2025-12-17 cve@mitre.org
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach router web admin interface
  2. Delivery
    Send POST to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan
  3. Exploit
    Overflow buffer via oversized serviceName field
  4. Execution
    Corrupt httpd memory/control flow
  5. Persist
    Crash daemon or execute code
  6. Impact
    Device DoS or router takeover

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Buffer copy size validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires network reachability to the router's HTTP administration service (bin/httpd) and the ability to send an unauthenticated POST request to the specific endpoint /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan with an overlong serviceName parameter. The limiting factor is exposure of that admin interface: on default Tenda AC10 V4.0 (firmware V16.03.10.20) deployments the web UI is bound to the LAN, so internet-based unauthenticated attack generally requires the WAN/remote-management interface to be enabled - otherwise the attacker must be on the local network segment. Denial of service is the confirmed outcome; arbitrary code execution is conditional on exploitability of the overflow (memory layout, lack of mitigations) and is described only as possible. Specific to this one firmware build; other versions not confirmed affected.

Impact

All quantitative signals point to high severity but with important caveats on real-world reach. The provided CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, score 9.8) describes a network-reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated flaw with full CIA impact. A public exploit is referenced (johnathanhuutri/CVEReport on GitHub), raising the practical likelihood of opportunistic use. However, the vulnerability is NOT listed in CISA KEV and no EPSS score was supplied, so there is no evidence of confirmed active exploitation - this is POC availability, not in-the-wild exploitation, and the two must not be conflated. The description itself tempers the CVSS impact: it states denial of service is achievable and code execution is only 'possibly' achievable (classic CWE-120 stack/buffer overflow where reliable RCE often depends on memory layout and mitigations), so the C:H/I:H part of the 9.8 is partly aspirational for this specific bug. Most significant qualifier: the affected component is the web administration daemon (bin/httpd) of a consumer SOHO router, which on default Tenda configurations is typically bound to the LAN interface - true unauthenticated exploitation from the internet generally requires the remote-management/WAN admin interface to be enabled, otherwise the attacker must already be LAN-adjacent. Net assessment: a genuine high-severity, easily triggered flaw worth patching promptly for exposed devices, but the 9.8 overstates mass-internet risk because real exploitation is gated by network exposure of the admin interface and reliable RCE is unconfirmed.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with reachability to the router's web management interface (LAN-adjacent, or internet-facing where remote administration is enabled) sends a single crafted HTTP POST to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan with an oversized serviceName field, overflowing a buffer in the fromAdvSetMacMtuWan function of httpd. This reliably crashes the daemon (denial of service) and may allow execution of attacker-supplied code on the device. Public proof-of-concept code is available, lowering the barrier to reproduction.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity + public POC available.
No patch listed yet 0.7% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Oct 13, 2026

Unauthenticated remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Tenda AC10 v4.0 router's HTTP daemon (bin/httpd) by sending a crafted POST request to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan, leading to denial of service and potentially remote code execution. The flaw (CVE-2025-67073, CVSS 9.8, CWE-120) affects firmware V16.03.10.20, and publicly available exploit code exists; however, real-world exploitation requires network reachability to the router's administrative interface, which by default is restricted to the LAN unless WAN remote management is enabled. The confirmed impact is denial of service, while code execution remains conditional on memory layout and exploitability.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch is identified in the available intelligence at time of analysis. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the router's web administration interface: disable WAN remote management and ensure the admin UI is only reachable from the trusted LAN. If remote management is required, limit source IPs via firewall rules and use a VPN. Consider blocking external access to the HTTP/HTTPS ports used by the router's admin service. As a compensating control, network segmentation can prevent attackers from reaching the vulnerable endpoint. Note that blocking access may limit legitimate remote administration. Since public exploit code exists, monitor for unusual POST requests to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan. If the device cannot be secured, consider replacing it with a supported product. Check Tenda's support page for firmware updates periodically. The trade-off of disabling remote management is loss of remote administrative access; an alternative is to use a VPN for remote access.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The Tenda AC10 is a consumer wireless router; its bin/httpd binary is the embedded web server that handles the administrative UI and goform API endpoints. The vulnerability lies in the fromAdvSetMacMtuWan function, which processes the serviceName parameter from the /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan endpoint. CWE-120 indicates a classic buffer copy without size checking: the function copies user-supplied data into a fixed-length buffer without validating length, allowing an overlong serviceName value to overwrite adjacent memory. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms it is remotely exploitable without authentication or user interaction. The CPE identifies the exact affected build: cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac10_firmware:16.03.10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*. Public exploit code is available, and the primary outcome is a crash (DoS); code execution is possible if the overflow can be leveraged to control the instruction pointer, but that is not guaranteed and depends on the absence of memory protections and the specific firmware build.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 9.8 CRITICAL

Unauthenticated single crafted POST to httpd endpoint (PR:N/UI:N/AC:L); AV:N retained per admin-service reachability, with full impact reflecting possible code execution though DoS is the confirmed effect.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre).

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

A Buffer overflow vulnerability in function fromAdvSetMacMtuWan of bin httpd in Tenda AC10V4.0 V16.03.10.20 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service and possibly code execution by sending a post request with a crafted payload (field serviceName) to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tenda AC10 v4.0 router's HTTP daemon (firmware V16.03.10.20) can be triggered remotely and has no vendor-released patch, while publicly available exploit code exists. These devices are typically deployed as consumer and small-office internet gateways, so any organization using them for branch, retail, home-office, or remote-worker connectivity should treat the affected unit as an untrusted network edge. Leadership should care because the confirmed impact is denial of service with possible code execution, and an unpatched, internet-boundary device that cannot be remediated through a vendor fix must be contained or replaced rather than simply monitored.

Business Impact: Medium
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: disable WAN remote management and all port-forwarding to the router's HTTP management interface so that reachability is limited to the local network only; place the device behind a firewall or VPN with management access restricted to specific trusted source addresses; isolate affected units on a dedicated network segment with deny-by-default lateral access; restrict administrative access to the LAN interface and monitor for POST requests to /goform/AdvSetMacMtuWan; replace the device with supported hardware where the exposure cannot be accepted.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.7%
Top 48% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
specific consumer SOHO Tenda router model, no enterprise production footprint
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.7%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity + public POC available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Medium

Priority Score

70
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +49
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:ac10_firmware:16.03.10.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-25456 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Apr 15

Tenda AC10 V4.0si_V16.03.10.20 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow in AdvSetMacMtuWan via mac2. Rated critical severity (CV

CVE-2023-45484 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the shareSpeed parameter

CVE-2023-45483 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the time parameter in th

CVE-2023-45482 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the urls parameter in th

CVE-2023-45481 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the firewallEn parameter

CVE-2023-45480 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the src parameter in the

CVE-2023-45479 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Nov 29

Tenda AC10 version US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the list parameter in th

CVE-2023-42320 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Sep 18

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Tenda AC10V4 v.US_AC10V4.0si_V16.03.10.13_cn_TDC01 allows a remote attacker to cause a

CVE-2023-38937 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 07

Tenda AC10 V1.0 V15.03.06.23, AC1206 V15.03.06.23, AC8 v4 V16.03.34.06, AC6 V2.0 V15.03.06.23, AC7 V1.0 V15.03.06.44, AC

CVE-2023-38936 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 07

Tenda AC10 V1.0 V15.03.06.23, AC1206 V15.03.06.23, AC6 V2.0 V15.03.06.23, AC7 V1.0 V15.03.06.44, AC5 V1.0 V15.03.06.28,

CVE-2023-38935 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 07

Tenda AC1206 V15.03.06.23, AC8 V4 V16.03.34.06, AC5 V1.0 V15.03.06.28, AC10 v4.0 V16.03.10.13 and AC9 V3.0 V15.03.06.42_

CVE-2023-38933 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Aug 07

Tenda AC6 V2.0 V15.03.06.23, AC7 V1.0 V15.03.06.44, F1203 V2.0.1.6, AC5 V1.0 V15.03.06.28, FH1203 V2.0.1.6 and AC9 V3.0

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