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Ch22 EUVDEUVD-2026-19140

| CVE-2026-5605 HIGH
Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
2026-04-05 VulDB
7.4
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: VulDB
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Attack ChainAIDerived

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

  1. Access
    Authenticate to Tenda CH22 device
  2. Delivery
    Send crafted HTTP request to /goform/WrlExtraSet
  3. Exploit
    Manipulate GO parameter with oversized payload
  4. Execution
    Trigger stack-based buffer overflow
  5. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code with device privileges

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Stack buffer bounds checking
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

Requires authenticated access to Tenda CH22 router firmware 1.0.0.1. Attacker must send crafted HTTP request manipulating the 'GO' parameter to /goform/WrlExtraSet endpoint. Authentication credentials needed; unauthenticated remote exploitation not possible.

Impact

Real-world risk is HIGH despite requiring authentication (PR:L). The CVSS 8.8 score accurately reflects the severe impact potential: complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on affected routers. CVSS vector shows network attack vector with low complexity and no user interaction required, meaning any attacker who gains low-privileged router credentials (often admin accounts with default/weak passwords on consumer devices) can exploit this remotely. Publicly available exploit code significantly amplifies risk by enabling script-kiddie level attacks and automated scanning campaigns. While not listed in CISA KEV (no confirmed active exploitation), the combination of remote exploitability, public POC, and the IoT/router attack surface makes this a realistic threat. SSVC framework indicators suggest elevated priority: exploitation status is POC-available, attack is potentially automatable given the straightforward HTTP-based trigger, and technical impact is total system compromise. Consumer routers rarely receive timely patches and often remain vulnerable indefinitely, creating persistent exposure. Organizations using Tenda CH22 devices should treat this as an immediate remediation priority.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An external attacker performs reconnaissance scanning to identify Tenda CH22 routers exposed on the internet or targets a specific organization known to use this model. Using credential stuffing, default password exploitation, or prior compromise, the attacker authenticates to the router's web administration interface with low-privileged credentials. The attacker then sends a crafted HTTP POST request to the /goform/WrlExtraSet endpoint with a maliciously oversized 'GO' parameter value designed to overflow the stack buffer and overwrite the return address with a pointer to attacker-controlled shellcode. Upon function return, execution redirects to the payload, granting the attacker root-level command execution on the router. From this position, the attacker can intercept network traffic, modify DNS settings for phishing attacks, pivot to internal network hosts, establish persistent backdoors, or enlist the device in a botnet. Publicly available exploit code at https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new/blob/main/CH22/vul_54/README.md provides working proof-of-concept that threat actors can adapt for automated exploitation campaigns.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Apr 05, 2026

Stack-based buffer overflow in Tenda CH22 router firmware version 1.0.0.1 allows authenticated remote attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution via the formWrlExtraSet function. The vulnerability resides in the /goform/WrlExtraSet endpoint where manipulation of the 'GO' parameter triggers memory corruption. With CVSS 8.8 (network-accessible, low complexity, requires low-privileged authentication), this represents a critical risk to affected devices. Publicly available exploit code exists on GitHub, significantly lowering the barrier to exploitation, though no confirmed active exploitation (CISA KEV) has been reported at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Tenda has not published a security advisory or firmware update addressing CVE-2026-5605 in the provided reference data. Users should immediately check the official Tenda support website (https://www.tenda.com.cn/) and the CH22 product page for firmware updates newer than version 1.0.0.1. As interim mitigations: disable remote administration access to the router's web interface if enabled, restrict administrative access to trusted IP addresses only via firewall rules, change default credentials to strong unique passwords to raise the authentication barrier (though this does not eliminate risk for authenticated users), and consider network segmentation to isolate the vulnerable device from critical network segments. Organizations with security requirements should evaluate replacing affected hardware with products from vendors demonstrating active security maintenance. Monitor VulDB entry https://vuldb.com/vuln/355397 and GitHub repository https://github.com/Litengzheng/vuldb_new/blob/main/CH22/vul_54/README.md for updates on patch availability or additional technical details.

Affected VersionsENISA

CH22 1.0.0.1

Affected Packages

euvd ch22 no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability affects the Tenda CH22 wireless router (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:tenda:ch22), specifically firmware version 1.0.0.1. The root cause is CWE-121 (stack-based buffer overflow), a classic memory safety issue in embedded device firmware commonly written in C/C++. The vulnerable code resides in the formWrlExtraSet function, which handles wireless network configuration requests through the /goform/WrlExtraSet HTTP endpoint. When processing the 'GO' parameter, insufficient bounds checking allows an attacker to write beyond allocated stack buffer boundaries. In embedded router environments, stack overflows can overwrite return addresses and function pointers, enabling arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the web server process, typically root on consumer routers. The network-accessible attack vector (AV:N) combined with low attack complexity (AC:L) indicates this can be exploited through standard HTTP requests without requiring specialized conditions or race conditions.

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Severity by source

Vendor (VulDB) PRIMARY 7.4 HIGH
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 Vendor (VulDB) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: VulDB

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
None
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Apr 07, 2026 - 13:20 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Apr 05, 2026 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 7.4

DescriptionCVE.org

A weakness has been identified in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. This affects the function formWrlExtraSet of the file /goform/WrlExtraSet. Executing a manipulation of the argument GO can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Tenda CH22 router firmware version 1.0.0.1 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices. With publicly available exploit code and no vendor patch currently available, organizations relying on this router model face immediate risk of device compromise, potential lateral network access, and data exfiltration. Affected deployments require urgent remediation or isolation.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Implement network segmentation to restrict access to the /goform/WrlExtraSet endpoint via firewall rules; (2) Disable remote administration and limit local administrative access to trusted users only; (3) Monitor for suspicious connections to port 80/443 on affected devices; (4) Enforce strong authentication credentials on device administrative accounts; (5) Monitor vendor advisories weekly for patch release.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 95% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Social Media
4
Sightings
Data Quality
7 sources
Confidence: High
EUVD NVD CVE.org EPSS Vulnrichment CIRCL GitHub VulDB

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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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
Scheduled
Exploitation
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

57
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +37
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.

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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