CVE-2025-14992

Tenda Ac18 Firmware buffer overflow

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.74%

Published21 Dec 2025

Description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. The impacted element is the function strcpy of the file /goform/GetParentControlInfo of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument mac leads to stack-based buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Tenda Ac18 Firmware15.03.05.05

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://github.com/z472421519/BinaryAudit/blob/main/PoC/BOF/Tenda_AC18/GetParentControlInfo/GetParentControlInfo.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/z472421519/BinaryAudit/blob/main/PoC/BOF/Tenda_AC18/GetParentControlInfo/GetParentControlInfo.md#reproduceExploitThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.337686Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.337686Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.719073Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.tenda.com.cn/Product

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-14992 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-14992 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.74%.

How severe is CVE-2025-14992?

CVE-2025-14992 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-14992?

Affected products include Tenda Ac18 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14992?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.