Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to Tenda CH22 web interface
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ExploitSend crafted funcname parameter to /goform/setcfm
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ExecutionTrigger stack-based buffer overflow in fromSetCfm function
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code with device privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
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V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Stack buffer bounds checking
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| Exploitation Conditions | Tenda CH22 firmware versions 1.0.0.1/1.x. Attacker requires authenticated access to the device's web interface. Exploitation via POST request to /goform/setcfm endpoint with malicious funcname parameter causing stack buffer overflow in fromSetCfm function. |
| Impact | Real-world risk assessment requires synthesizing multiple signals. The CVSS 4.0 vector shows Network attack vector (AV:N) with Low complexity (AC:L) but requires Low privileges (PR:L), meaning an attacker needs valid authentication credentials before exploitation. The E:P (Proof-of-concept) modifier confirms public exploit availability via the GitHub repository referenced. While the CVSS base score of 7.4 suggests high severity, the authentication requirement significantly constrains the attack surface compared to unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerabilities. No CISA KEV listing indicates this is not confirmed as actively exploited in the wild, and no EPSS score is provided to quantify exploitation probability. However, the combination of public exploit code, low attack complexity, and the target being a consumer router (often poorly maintained with default credentials) elevates practical risk. SSVC considerations: exploitation status is POC-available, the attack is likely automatable once credentials are obtained, and technical impact is total system compromise (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H). This represents a credible threat primarily in scenarios where attackers have obtained credentials through credential stuffing, default password exploitation, or prior compromise. Priority should be high for environments where these routers are deployed, particularly in small office/home office contexts where credential hygiene is often weak. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker who has obtained valid administrative credentials for a Tenda CH22 router (through credential stuffing, exploitation of default passwords, or social engineering) authenticates to the web interface and sends a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the /goform/setcfm endpoint. The malicious request contains an oversized 'funcname' parameter value designed to overflow the stack buffer in the fromSetCfm function handler, overwriting the return address with attacker-controlled values. This enables arbitrary code execution within the router's operating context, allowing the attacker to install persistent backdoors, modify firewall rules to enable further network penetration, intercept and manipulate network traffic passing through the router, or pivot to attack other devices on the internal network. Publicly available exploit code from the GitHub repository provides attackers with ready-to-use attack tools, significantly lowering the technical skill required for exploitation. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 30, 2026
Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda CH22 router (versions 1.0.0.1 and 1.If) allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve code execution via crafted 'funcname' parameter to the /goform/setcfm endpoint. Publicly available exploit code exists (GitHub POC), significantly lowering exploitation barrier. CVSS 7.4 with low attack complexity and authenticated remote vector indicates moderate risk for targeted attacks against devices with compromised credentials.
RemediationAI
Users of affected Tenda CH22 routers should immediately check for firmware updates through the Tenda official website at https://www.tenda.com.cn/ or via the router's administration interface update mechanism. No vendor-released patch version is independently confirmed from the provided data sources at time of analysis. Until a patched firmware version is available and applied, implement the following risk mitigation controls: disable remote administration access to the router's web interface from WAN/internet-facing interfaces, restrict administrative access to trusted internal IP addresses only via firewall rules or access control lists, change default administrative credentials to strong unique passwords (minimum 16 characters with complexity), implement network segmentation to isolate the router's management interface from untrusted networks, and monitor authentication logs for suspicious login attempts to the /goform/ endpoints. Organizations should consider replacing affected devices with alternative models if Tenda does not release timely security updates. For detailed vulnerability technical analysis, consult the VulDB entry at https://vuldb.com/vuln/354186/cti and review the proof-of-concept code structure at the GitHub repository to understand attack patterns for detection rule development.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability affects the Tenda CH22 wireless router's web administration interface, specifically within the fromSetCfm function handler that processes HTTP requests to /goform/setcfm. The flaw is classified as CWE-121 (Stack-based Buffer Overflow), occurring when the 'funcname' parameter is processed without adequate bounds checking. The affected component is the Parameter Handler module, which parses and validates user-supplied input from web interface requests. Stack-based buffer overflows occur when data written to a fixed-size stack buffer exceeds its allocated memory, potentially overwriting adjacent memory including return addresses and function pointers. In embedded router firmware like Tenda's, these handlers typically run with elevated privileges, making successful exploitation particularly severe. The CPE identifier cpe:2.3:a:tenda:ch22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* confirms this affects the CH22 product line across the specified firmware versions. The vulnerability exists in the core configuration management functionality that persists router settings.
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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
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability has been found in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1/1.If. The impacted element is the function fromSetCfm of the file /goform/setcfm of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation of the argument funcname leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-5154 is a stack-based buffer overflow affecting Tenda CH22 routers (versions 1.0.0.1 and 1.1f) that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. With publicly available exploit code, the attack barrier is substantially lowered for any threat actor with valid credentials. Organizations deploying these routers face immediate risk of device compromise and potential lateral network movement if credentials are exposed or weak.
No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Restrict access to /goform/setcfm endpoint via firewall and network ACLs; (2) Require multi-factor authentication for router administrative access where supported; (3) Implement network segmentation to prevent lateral movement from compromised router; (4) Monitor router logs for suspicious 'funcname' parameter requests; (5) Consider temporary device replacement with patched models pending vendor advisory; (6) Disable remote management interfaces if not operationally required.
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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.
A stack-based buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer located on the stack than it was allocated to hold.
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